Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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Question 337: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) [35987/12]

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 evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision.

Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts.

Following the submission of additional evidence the Appeals Officer has agreed to set aside his decision and to re-open the appeal by way of granting an oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified when arrangements for the hearing are finalised.

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.