308 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if domiciliary care allowance has been or will be approved in respect of persons (details supplied); and if she will expedite the matter. [15166/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that two appeals by the person concerned were registered in that office on 5 February 2011 and 10 March 2011 respectively. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 12 March 2011 and the appeals will be referred to an Appeals Officer, in due course, who will decide whether the cases can be decided on a summary basis or whether to list them for oral hearing.
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.
309 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a positive response relative to an appeal for disability allowance in respect f a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [15167/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraI 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 27 June 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.
