68. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application under the carer's allowance scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1749/16]

Carer’s allowance (CA) is in payment to the person concerned since 26 April 2007 in respect of one care recipient.

The department received an application for CA for a 2 care recipient from the person in question on the 17 September 2015.

This application was awarded to the person concerned on 20 November 2015 and the first payment issued to their nominated bank account on 26 November 2015.

Arrears of allowance due from 17 September 2015 to 25 November 2015 have also issued.

The person concerned was notified on 20 November 2015.