John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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338. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [18871/14]

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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369. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for invalidity pension will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [19408/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 338 and 369 together.

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, including that adduced at the oral hearing has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer's decision.

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.