Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 November 2013
326. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure that an appeal is processed in respect of an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50152/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 20 November 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.
