Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 May 2014
112. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will take steps to expedite an application to the chief appeals office against the refusal of a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath which was lodged in June 2013; if an oral hearing will be afforded to the applicant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20736/14]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision.
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.
