67. Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in awarding a carer's allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [38735/15]

The person concerned is currently in receipt of carer’s allowance (CA) in respect of one care recipient. The department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 11 August 2015 in respect of a second care recipient. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.