Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022
452. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive a response in respect of a carer's allowance application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59454/22]
View answerThe 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.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered on 5 August 2022 and in accordance with the statutory requirements the Departmental papers and the comments of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal were sought. These papers were received on 28 September 2022 and referred on 5 October 2022 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.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
