Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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Question 69: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 731 of 19 January 2010, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the person (details supplied) has still not received a decision on their appeal which was lodged on 16 October 2009, 14 months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46541/10]

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 was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case. However, the Appeals Officer has referred the case to the Deciding Officer for clarification on certain matters. Every effort will be made to have this appeal dealt with as quickly as possible.

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.

Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 70: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an appeal for domiciliary care allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied). [46560/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case. The person concerned will be informed when arrangements have been made.

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.