Michael Ring
Ceist:288 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a carer's allowance payment. [31440/01]
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benfits.
There is no record of an application for carer's allowance being received from the person concerned. An application form was issued to her on 7 December 2001. On receipt of the completed application, her entitlement to carer's allowance will be examined and she will be notified directly of the outcome.
Under social welfare legislation, decisions in relation to claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.
Michael Ring
Ceist:289 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a child benefit payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [31441/01]
A child benefit book payable from December 2001 has been issued for collection by the person concerned at her nominated post office and she has been advised accordingly. A payable order for the arrears due will be issued to her home address shortly.