67. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a dependent child increase under the carer's allowance scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1748/16]

Following notification of the cessation of her employment from 27 November 2015, carer’s allowance (CA) was re-instated to the person concerned with effect from 3 December 2015. An increase for a qualified child has also been re-instated to the person concerned and arrears, including the Christmas bonus, have been paid to her.