Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2010
183 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will set aside and refer to the appeals officer the decision by the deciding officer to refuse carer’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21310/10]
View answerI am informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an appeal for the person concerned has not been registered. However, because of the large number of appeals currently being lodged, there is a backlog in the Office in registering appeals. If the appeal has been submitted in recent weeks the appeal will be registered and acknowledged in due course. The Chief Appeals Officer has assured me that all appropriate measures are being taken to address this backlog in registration.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
