Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2020
380. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a request for further backdating a carer’s allowance award in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43385/20]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered on 19 October 2020. File papers were received from the Department on 9 November 2020. The appeal was subsequently referred on 23 November 2020 to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented. A decision will issue to the person concerned in the coming weeks.
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 trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
