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- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts. Following the...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: The person concerned was refused a disability allowance on the ground that, based upon the medical assessor's assessment of the medical evidence supplied in support of the claim, the person is not medically suitable for disability allowance. The person was notified in writing of this decision and the reason for it on 25 October 2011.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: I confirm that an application for carer's allowance has been received from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspect of his claim a decision will be made and the person in question will be notified directly of the outcome. The average time taken to process a claim to completion, including assessment of the claimant's means and the entitlement...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 5 September 2011. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Social Welfare Services on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred in due course to an Appeals...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: I confirm that an application for carer's allowance has been received from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspect of his claim a decision will be made and the person in question will be notified directly of the outcome. The average time taken to process a claim to completion, including assessment of the claimant's means and the entitlement...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: The person concerned was refused carer's allowance on grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full- time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. On 8 September 2011, she was notified of this decision, the reason for it and of her right to a review/appeal within 21 days.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: I confirm that an application for carer's allowance has been received from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspect of his claim a decision will be made and the person in question will be notified directly of the outcome. The average time taken to process a claim to completion, including assessment of the claimant's means and the entitlement...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 22 July 2011. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 27...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 21 June 2011. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 21...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: I confirm that an application for carer's allowance has been received from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspect of his claim, a decision will be made and the person in question will be notified directly of the outcome. The average time taken to process a claim to completion, including assessment of the claimant's means and the...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 19 August 2011. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 19...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, has partially allowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: The person concerned was refused carer's allowance on grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full-time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. On 17 October 2011, he was notified of this decision, the reason for it and of his right to a review or appeal within 21 days.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 4 July 2011. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 4 October...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing on 10 November 2011. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: I am informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, an appeal was registered on 17 September 2011, and in accordance with the statutory requirements, the Appeals Office has contacted the applicant and asked him to set out the complete grounds of his appeal. On receipt of his response, the relevant departmental papers will be requested from the Department and the appeal will then be...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: The person concerned applied for disablement benefit, under the occupational injuries scheme, on 10 October 2011 in respect of an accident that occurred on Saturday, 27 November 2010. The application has been refused as the person concerned was not working on the day of the accident. Therefore, the accident cannot be considered an occupational accident and, consequently, is not covered...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: The person concerned has been awarded half rate carer's allowance in respect of two care recipients with effect from 21 April 2011. The first payment reached her bank account on 13 October 2011. Arrears due for the intervening period, which includes her entitlement to two respite care grants, issued to her home address by cheque on 3 November 2011. Question No. 260 answered with Question No....
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)
Joan Burton: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received for the person in question on the 5th August 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department's Medical Assessors who found that the child was not medically eligible for the allowance. A letter issued on the 18th October 2011 refusing DCA and informing the applicant of her right to appeal the decision. To date no...