P. J. Sheehan
Question:424 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on the appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [7845/02]
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Appeals.
The person concerned was disallowed farm assist on the grounds that his means, derived from farm income, exceeded the appropriate limit.
His appeal against this decision to the social welfare appeals office was considered by an appeals officer who decided that an oral hearing is necessary. The person concerned will be advised of the date and venue for the hearing when these have been arranged.
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.
P. J. Sheehan
Question:425 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a decision regarding an appeal against their disallowance for a carer's allowance. [7846/02]
The person's application for carer's allowance was disallowed by a deciding officer on the grounds that the carer was not providing full-time care and attention and that the means test for the scheme was not satisfied.
The person concerned appealed this decision to the social welfare appeals office and a further report on the circumstances has been prepared. The case is now being further considered in the light of that report and the Department will be in touch with the person concerned shortly.
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.
P. J. Sheehan
Question:426 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on an appeal regarding unemployment assistance by a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [7847/02]
The unemployment assistance claim of the person concerned was disallowed as the deciding officer considered, on the basis of the evidence available to him, that he was not genuinely seeking work.
An oral hearing of the person's appeal against that decision was held on 13 February 2002 following which the appeals officer, having examined all the evidence in the case, disallowed the appeal. Notification of the decision has issued to the person concerned.
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.