Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 March 2013
166. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding carer's allowance in respect of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15488/13]
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 has agreed to set aside her original decision and has re-opened the appeal by way of granting an oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified when arrangements for the oral hearing 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.
