Nicky McFadden
Ceist:85 Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer’s allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [8994/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 21 April 2011
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Freagraí scríofa
I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision.
However, following the submission of new evidence, the Appeals Officer has decided to reopen the appeal by way of granting an oral hearing. The person concerned will be informed when arrangements for the hearing have been made.
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.