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Carer's Allowance Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 March 2014

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Questions (99)

Noel Coonan

Question:

99. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a carer's allowance appeal will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12329/14]

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Written answers

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered the matter, decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by means of a summary decision dated 22 January. However, following the submission of additional information by the person concerned, the Appeals Officer, having reviewed the matter, has decided to set aside his original decision and has re-opened the appeal to be determined by means of an oral hearing. Every effort will be made to hear the case as quickly as possible and the person concerned will be informed when arrangements for the oral hearing have been made.

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.

Questions Nos. 100 and 101 withdrawn.
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