Vol. 529 No. 1
934 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will notified of a decision on her appeal against her application for carer's allowance being disallowed by the deciding officer. [2483/01]
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 or the relevant person. Her appeal against this decision to the social welfare appeals office has been 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.
935 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be notified of a decision on her appeal for carer's allowance. [2484/01]
The person concerned was in receipt of carer's allowance. Following a review in October 2000, her payment was disallowed by a deciding officer on the grounds that her means exceed the statutory limit. The person concerned appealed this decision to the social welfare appeals office. A submission on the case is being prepared by deciding officer and, when completed, will be referred to an appeals officer for consideration.
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.
