Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 148: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on the appeal in respect of an application for domiciliary allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if this appeal will be processed. [25708/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, 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 will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration.

If the person concerned's means are insufficient to meet their needs it is open to the person to apply to the Health Services Executive (Community Welfare Officer) for financial assistance while the appeal is being processed.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.