Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 September 2013
116. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their carer's allowance appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39969/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration on 8 August 2013. The Appeals Officer referred the case back to the Deciding Officer seeking clarification on certain issues. The case has now been referred back to the Appeals Officer on 12 September 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.
