576 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that applicants for the carers allowance are presently waiting up to six months to have their claims processed and the difficulties this is causing to people who benefit from having a carer such as the elderly, disabled and those in ill health; the steps he will take to rectify this situation to ensure that applications are dealt with in a reasonable period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23535/08]

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576 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that applicants for the carers allowance are presently waiting up to six months to have their claims processed and the difficulties this is causing to people who benefit from having a carer such as the elderly, disabled and those in ill health; the steps he will take to rectify this situation to ensure that applications are dealt with in a reasonable period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23535/08]

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