Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2012
367 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will initiate a review of an appeal for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; the reasons set out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5373/12]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer decision on 20 January 2012.
Under 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.
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.
368 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social Protection, further to Parliamentary Question No. 185 of 6 December 2011, if she will provide an update on the status of an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5375/12]
View answerFurther to my response to Parliamentary Question Ref. No. 38752/11 of 6 December 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.
