Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 February 2022
307. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the decision the appeals office made for a claim for carer's benefit for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5576/22]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision on 26 January 2022.
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.
