John McGuinness
Question:423 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if an application for carer’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved. [36730/09]
View answerTuesday, 20 October 2009
Questions (335, 336, 337)
Written answers
I 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.
Pat Breen
Question:424 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when an oral hearing will be heard for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36747/09]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing. The person concerned will be informed when arrangements have been made.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
Olwyn Enright
Question:425 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36750/09]
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 15 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.