Social Welfare Appeals.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2009

Tuesday, 3 November 2009

Questions (776)

Pat Breen

Question:

853 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a carer’s allowance appeal will be finalised for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38454/09]

Written answers

Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, an oral hearing of this case took place on 15 October 2009 and the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The Chief Appeals Officer will write to the Deputy when the appeal has been determined.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.