Written answers

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Appeals

10:00 pm

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 326: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if all the evidence provided in a domiciliary care allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry was taken in account when making the decision on this case. [26337/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person in question on 28th July 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department's Medical Assessors who found that the child was not medically eligible for the allowance. A letter issued on 5th October 2011 refusing DCA. The person concerned subsequently lodged an appeal against the decision. He was informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 11 May 2012 that the appeal had been disallowed. All of the information supplied in support of the DCA application was considered both by the Medical Assessor and the Appeals Officer.

The decision/appeal process for this application is now complete. If the person concerned has additional information which was not made available to the Deciding Officer and the Appeals Officer when they made their decision, it is open to him to re-apply.

Photo of Michelle MulherinMichelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 329: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against a refusal of a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26373/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan 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 12th December 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 and the case has been referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, 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.

Photo of Ciarán LynchCiarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 330: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for jobseeker's benefit will be decided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26377/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan 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 27th March 2012. 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 and the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, 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.

Photo of Nicky McFaddenNicky McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 331: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be expedited on a supplementary welfare allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26380/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan 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 28th November 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 and the case has been referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, 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.

Photo of Charlie McConalogueCharlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 332: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance application in respect of a person ( details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26393/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An application for domiciliary care allowance was received on 12th September 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department's Medical Assessors who found that the child was not medically eligible for the allowance. A letter issued on 15th November 2011 advising of the decision.

On 18th April 2012, the person concerned requested a review of the decision and the case has been forwarded to another of the Department's Medical Assessors for further consideration. Upon receipt of the Medical Assessor's opinion, the person concerned will be notified of the decision.

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