Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Independent)
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89. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 whose respite grant appeal was lodged in March 2013; the reason of the delay in the processing this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53296/13]

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 has decided to hold an oral hearing in January 2014. The person concerned will be 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.