John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 309: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a positive response relative to an appeal for disability allowance in respect f a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [15167/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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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 27 June 2011. 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.