Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 January 2014
342. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been reached in respect of an appeal for guardian's payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2455/14]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 16 December 2013 and that the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all of the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision when the appeal has been determined.
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.
