Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 432: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on the appeal for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [17786/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Following a review, the person's claim for carer's allowance was disallowed by a Deciding Officer on the grounds that her means exceeded the statutory limit for receipt of this payment. The person concerned appealed to the Social Welfare Appeals Office against this decision. In accordance with the statutory requirements, the relevant department papers and comments of my Department have been sought. On receipt of their response the case will be referred to an appeals officer for consideration of the appeal.

Under Social Welfare Legislation decisions in relation to claims must be made by Deciding Officers and Appeals Officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.