37. Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [35721/15]

I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 12 August 2015. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.