Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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409. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a Carer's Allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26971/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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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 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.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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410. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26972/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned in respect of 2^ndcare recipient was awarded on 9 September 2016.

The first payment of CA at the higher rate of payment issued to his nominated post office on the 15 September 2016. Arrears of allowance due from the 17 March 2016 to 14 September 2016 have also issued to the post office. The person concerned was notified of these details on the 9 September 2016.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.