Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2015
248. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a decision will be made on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry under the carer's allowance scheme; if she will expedite the process and approve the allowance before Dáil Éireann's summer recess; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29150/15]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 22nd June 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.
