Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2012
380 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made of 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. [29568/12]
View answerI confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
381 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [29573/12]
View answerI confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On receipt of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the claim, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
382 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this will be dealt with as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29574/12]
View answerI confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. In the interests of fairness and equity, claims are dealt with as far as possible in the order in which they are received in the Department. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
383 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer’s allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29586/12]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. 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.
