Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 281: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will expect a decision on their farm assist appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21267/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned has have been registered in that office on 06 May 2011 and will, in due course, be referred to an Appeals Officer who will decide whether the case can be decided on a summary basis or whether to list it for oral hearing.

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.

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 282: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision to refuse domiciliary care allowance has been appealed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21270/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that a form for the opening of an appeal has been forwarded to the person concerned and requesting her to state the grounds for her appeal. On receipt of her reply the appeal will be opened and processed in the normal manner.

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.