Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 March 2007
218 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the oral hearing in relation to the appeal for a respite care grant for 2005 for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be scheduled as the delay is most unfair in view of the fact that the matter has been ongoing for many months. [11911/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned appealed against the decision to refuse him a Respite Care Grant for 2005. In accordance with the statutory requirements, the relevant departmental papers and comments of my Department were sought. These have now been provided and I am informed that the case has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing.
I am advised that a date is not yet available for the oral hearing but that a date will be set as soon as it can be accommodated.
