Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against refusal of carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the appeal will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7865/13]

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 22nd January 2013, 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.

Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that she was received an appeal against the refusal of carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 and when this appeal will be decided. [7877/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that no appeal has been received by that office in respect of the person concerned.

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.