98. 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. [44915/15]

The application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 3 December 2015 and the first payment will issue to the person’s nominated post office on 24 December 2015. The person concerned has been notified directly with the details of this decision.

Arrears of allowance due from 20 August 2015 to 23 December 2015 will issue to the nominated post office in due course.