Willie Penrose
Question:1197. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34216/17]
View answerThursday, 13 July 2017
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 3 July 2017, 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.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.