Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 894: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a carers allowance appeal will be finalised for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [39217/09]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in the case. The person concerned will be notified when the necessary arrangements have been made. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 895: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39223/09]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, following receipt of the relevant Departmental papers including comments on the grounds of appeal, the appeal from the person concerned has been 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.