Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2016
81. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) under the carer’s allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8417/16]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all of the available evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, has decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned. 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.
