84. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will urgently examine an appeal under the carer's allowance scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, as all medical evidence has been submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44689/15]

I confirm that the person concerned has been in receipt of Carer's Benefit for the maximum period of 104 weeks from 5 December 2013 to 2 December 2015.

An application for carer's allowance from the person concerned was received on 14 October 2015. The application is currently being processed and, once complete, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.