Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 276: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32064/09]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, in accordance with statutory requirements, the relevant Departmental papers and comments of the Department have been sought in this case. On receipt of its response the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer for 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.