Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2015
84. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to it. [16570/15]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that the case in question was referred, by an Appeals Officer, to a Social Welfare Inspector to further investigate the means and circumstances of the person concerned.
The Social Welfare Inspector informed the Appeals Office on 13 April 2015 that he has requested a number of relevant documents from the person concerned and is presently awaiting a response.
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.
