Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 381: 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. [21743/12]

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 18th February 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the basis of the documentary evidence or, if required, will hold an 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.