Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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84. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal relating to an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4481/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer, 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.