150. Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when carer's allowance will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [45876/14]

I confirm that the department received applications for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on the 1st August 2014 and 3rd September 2014 for the care recipients in question. The applications were sent to a social welfare investigative officer for assessment of means. The investigative officer has completed and submitted the report and the applications are with a deciding officer for decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.