James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 185: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason an appeal over the refusal of an application for a carer's allowance has been delayed for more than nine months in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16405/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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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.