Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2010

Tuesday, 23 November 2010

Questions (232)

Tom Sheahan

Question:

249 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive their carer’s allowance. [43999/10]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case. The person concerned will be informed when arrangements have been made.

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.