Martin Ferris
Ceist:140 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive a decision on an appeal for domiciliary care allowance. [8504/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2012
140 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive a decision on an appeal for domiciliary care allowance. [8504/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 23 January 2012. 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. When received, the appeal in question will be referred in due course to an Appeals Officer for consideration. 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.