Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 February 2019
210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review can be facilitated in the case of the refusal of carer’s allowance to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9859/19]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on the 22nd February 2019, 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
