44. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when payment of a carer's allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42105/15]

I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 21 October 2015. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.