Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 December 2011
44 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made regarding an appeal for carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39204/11]
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.
Following the submission of additional evidence the Appeals Officer agreed to review the case and in light of the additional information has re-opened the appeal by way of granting an oral hearing. 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.
