Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 834: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on an appeal for illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30111/09]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, following receipt of the grounds of appeal from the person concerned, the relevant Departmental papers and comments of the Department have been sought. On receipt of its response the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer for early consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.