Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 May 2014
261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20263/14]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, following the submission of additional evidence, the Appeals Officer dealing with this case decided to set aside his decision of 8 January 2014 to disallow the appeal and the appeal is being re-opened by way of 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.
