Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
499 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Laois may expect a decision on a review of an appeal for carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17806/12]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision.
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.
500 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17814/12]
View answerI confirm that the person concerned has been awarded Carer's allowance with effect from 2 June 2011 to 7 December 2012. Arrangements are being made to put his payment in place less any other payment made on his behalf for this period, and less any overpayment that may have occurred . Payment will issue to his nominated bank account in due course.
