Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 265: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will examine an application for guardianship payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44668/09]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that the relevant Departmental papers and comments of the Department have been received and the case 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.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 266: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 is entitled to guardianship payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44669/09]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, including that adduced at an oral hearing, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 267: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a domiciliary care allowance appeal will be heard or awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44670/09]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

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 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.