John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 261: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will expedite a decision. [33449/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case on 25 July 2012. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the 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.