Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011
152 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for carer’s allowance will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if same will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25424/11]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 13 August 2011. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Social Welfare Services on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. 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.
