John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in view of extenuating circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56647/12]

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 referred to an Appeals Officer on 05th December 2012, 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.

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when will a decision be made on a review of carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56656/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm, in accordance with routine procedure, that the carer’s allowance of the person in question was reviewed when the caree turned 16 years of age. The payment was disallowed on the ground that, based upon the medical evidence supplied by the person in question, the caree does not satisfy the statutory conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance.

The person concerned appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and submitted further medical evidence in support of the appeal. The case is with a deciding officer for further examination and if the decision to refuse stands, all relevant papers will be sent to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination. Alternatively the deciding officer may revise the original decision based up on the new information supplied. The person in question will be notified of the outcome.