Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014
328. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a Stardust compensation payment by the State in respect of a person (Details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32130/14]
View answer336. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer’s allowance repayment which is based on a Stardust compensation payment by the State in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [32129/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 328 and 336 together.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to convene an oral hearing in this case.
Every effort will be made to hear the case as quickly as possible and the appellant 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.
