Barry Cowen
Ceist:391 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare may expect a decision on an appeal for carer’s allowance. [25292/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 22 May 2012
Ceisteanna (301, 302)
Freagraí scríofa
I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence including that adduced at oral hearing allowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer's decision on 16 May 2012. 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.
Barry Cowen
Ceist:392 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for invalidity pension. [25293/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 17 September 2011. 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 and the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an 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.