Written answers

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Appeals

9:00 pm

Photo of John LyonsJohn Lyons (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 94: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reasons for the decision not to fully backdate a payment of carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and when payment will be made in respect of this application. [14423/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan 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, allowed the appeal of the person concerned from 27 October 2011. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts. Following the submission of additional correspondence the Appeals Officer has agreed to review the case. The person concerned will be contacted when the review of her appeal has been finalised.

I have been informed by the Department of Social Protection that payment will issue to the person concerned on 15 March 2012 and that payment of arrears from 27 October 2011 to 14 March 2012 were issued to the person concerned on 8 March 2012. 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.

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