Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2021
78. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the decision to refuse a carer's allowance will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48545/21]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 15 June 2021. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection.
These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 21 September 2021. The case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if necessary, 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 trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
