Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent)
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493. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for a one-parent family payment for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51106/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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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 am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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494. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection , further to Parliamentary Question No. 397 of 20 September, if she will provide further details regarding a payment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51116/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Noting that the figure may be influenced by the factors previously mentioned in Parliamentary Question No. 397 of 20 September 2022, the average duration of payment for current recipients of Carer's Allowance is 85 months. The average duration on the scheme is affected by the Department retaining the first claim date for Carer's Allowance in the system. If an individual reapplies and their claim is awarded, it is deemed a resumption of payments on the original claim.

I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.