Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 April 2013
121. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the situation regarding a carers allowance application in respect of a person (details provided) details supplied in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19170/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 12 March 2013 who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. 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.
