Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013
364. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of an application for guardian's payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; when a determination is expected to be made on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18571/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case on 30 April 2013. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the 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 on social welfare entitlements.
