Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2011
263 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when a decision on their domiciliary care allowance appeal will be finalised. [28569/11]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. Notification of the Appeals Officers decision issued 29 June 2011. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts.
Following the submission of additional evidence the Appeals Officer has agreed to review the case. The person concerned will be contacted when the review of her appeal has been finalised. 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.
264 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will expect a decision on their domiciliary allowance appeal application. [28574/11]
View answerFurther to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 291 on 20 September 2011, I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that there is no update to the information given previously. 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.
