Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 January 2011

Wednesday, 12 January 2011

Ceisteanna (640)

Dan Neville

Ceist:

692 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection if a carer’s allowance appeal will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [48529/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing on 13 January 2011. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements.

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 on social welfare entitlements.