2083. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on an application for carers allowance for a person (details supplied). [63185/26]

An application for Carer's Allowance was received from the person concerned on 20 July 2026.

As part of the claim assessment process, additional information was required to determine entitlement. A request for this information issued to the person concerned through the MyWelfare platform on 23 July 2026 and was subsequently reissued by post on 28 August 2026.

To date, the requested information has not been received by my Department. Accordingly, it has not been possible to make a decision on the application.

Once the outstanding information is received, the application will be assessed and a decision made. The person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

My Department makes every effort to process Carer's Allowance applications as quickly as possible.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.