49. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision regarding a carer's allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Waterford will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39810/15]

I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 25 August 2015. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.