Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2009
420 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a decision on their appeal in respect of their application for carer’s benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36659/09]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that the relevant Departmental papers and comments of the Department have been received and the case has been referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
421 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made regarding an appeal in respect of jobseeker’s allowance submitted by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36678/09]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that the appeal has been disallowed in this case. The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer's decision on 16 October 2009. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
422 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Cork in respect of their application for jobseeker’s benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36710/09]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, in accordance with statutory requirements, the relevant Departmental papers and comments of the Department have been sought in this case. On receipt of its response the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer for early consideration.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
