John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Question 276: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [12642/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. Following the submission of additional correspondence from the person concerned, the Appeals Officer reviewed this case but considered that the details submitted contained no new facts or fresh evidence which would warrant a revision of his initial decision. 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.