Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 575: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [18503/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned was refused carer allowance on the grounds that, based upon the medical evidence provided, the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. He was notified accordingly and of his right of review/appeal within 21 days. He subsequently appealed the decision and submitted additional medical evidence in support of his appeal. This information has been forwarded to the Medical Assessor for further consideration. The outcome of that review is due shortly.

Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 576: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18505/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 25th August 2011. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 02nd March 2012 and the appeal has been assigned to an Appeals Officer for consideration.

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.