41. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when payment under the carer's allowance scheme will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1597/16]

I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 12 November 2015. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.