Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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356. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17805/14]

Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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358. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; if she will take into consideration the compelling medical evidence of this case and the fact that the person is a full-time carer that clearly entitles them to a payment and any arrears due; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17849/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 356 and 358 together.

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 convene an oral hearing in this case.

Every effort will be made to hear the case as quickly as possible and the appellant will be informed when arrangements for the oral hearing have been made.

The additional information submitted will be brought to the attention of the Appeals Officer dealing with this case.

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.