Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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294. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to explain when a decision on a carer's allowance appeal will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16273/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of this appeal was scheduled for the 07^thApril 2014. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision when the appeal has been 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.