Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 585: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the outcome of an appeal for the respite care grant for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [20095/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office that, having considered all the available evidence, an Appeals Officer disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. 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.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 586: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when an appeal will be heard in relation to a carer's allowance application for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [20105/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing. The person concerned will be informed when arrangements have been made. 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.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 587: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the outcome of an appeal for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [20107/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office that, in accordance with the statutory requirements, the relevant Departmental papers and comments of my Department have been sought in this case. On receipt of this response the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer for early consideration. 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.