John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 260: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal will be expedited for carer's and social welfare allowance in view of the fact that they were registered on 29 July, 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33448/12]

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, decided that the appeal of the person concerned is disallowed in regard to Rent Supplement but has allowed the Carer's Allowance appeal for each week where it has been established that the person worked for 15 hours or less. The person has been informed of these outcomes. 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.