Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 May 2012
64 Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer’s allowance will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22065/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that an application for carer's allowance has been received from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations a decision will be made and she will be notified directly of the outcome.
Question No. 65 withdrawn.
66 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application submitted in October 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [22145/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received on 11th October 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department's Medical Assessors who found that the child was medically eligible for DCA. A letter issued on 14th December 2011 informing the person concerned of the decision and payment has issued effective from November 2011.
