116. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40077/15]

I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 31 July 2015. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.