Michael Ring
Question:329 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a carers allowance appeal for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be completed. [29257/00]
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits
The person's application for carer's allowance was disallowed by a deciding officer on the grounds that she did not satisfy the statutory condition of providing full-time care and attention for the relevant persons.
The person's appeal against this decision to the social welfare appeals office has been considered by an appeals officer who has decided that an oral hearing of the appeal will be necessary. This will be arranged as soon as possible and the person concerned will be advised of the arrangements.
Michael Ring
Question:330 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be paid a carer's allowance and arrears. [29259/00]
The person concerned applied for carer's allowance on 13 June 2000. He is currently in receipt of unemployment assistance of £56.10 per week. Carers allowance has been awarded to the person concerned with effect from 12 October 2000 at the maximum weekly rate of £80.50 per week plus an increase of £6.60 per week in respect of a child dependant. A book of payable orders payable from 14 December 2000 has issued to the nominated post office.
Arrears due from 12 October 2000 to 13 December 2000 less unemployment assistance paid for that period will be issued as soon as possible.
Michael Ring
Question:331 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a one parent family allowance appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be finalised. [29393/00]
The person's application for a one parent family allowance was disallowed by a deciding officer on the basis that she had failed to provide the information necessary to determine her means.
Her appeal against this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office was considered by an appeals officer who is of the opinion that an oral hearing is necessary. This will be arranged as soon as possible.
Under social welfare legislation decisions in relation to claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.
The person concerned is currently in receipt of supplementary welfare allowance at the weekly rate of £107.40.