James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 230: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in the appeal hearing on full-time carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford and also in relation to a respite grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45082/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing on 29 November 2010. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements. 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.