Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
1140. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9417/20]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned was notified on 14 May 2020 of the Appeals Officer’s decision.
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.
