Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 July 2015
59. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a decision on an appeal for a carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27931/15]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 29th May 2015, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.
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.
