Tom Neville
Question:300. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection when payment of carer's allowance will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39616/16]
View answerTuesday, 13 December 2016
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence including that adduced at the oral hearing, has decided to allow 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.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.