Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2013
245. Deputy Ray Butler asked the Minister for Social Protection when the outcome and response will be forthcoming on an appeal for a domiciliary care allowance payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44299/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 3rd October 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.
