Written answers

Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Department of Social Protection

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Photo of Pat BreenPat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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411. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29651/14]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 30 June 2014, 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.

Photo of Pat BreenPat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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412. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance appeal will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29652/14]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 25 June 2014 and that the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all of the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision when the appeal has been determined. 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.

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