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Carer’s Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2012

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Ceisteanna (253, 254, 255, 256)

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

336 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) may expect a decision on an application for carer’s allowance. [29138/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

337 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) may expect a decision on an application for carer’s allowance. [29140/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

338 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) may expect a decision on an appeal for carer’s allowance. [29141/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case. There has been a very significant increase in the number of appeals received by the Social Welfare Appeals Office since 2007 when the intake was 14,070 to 2010 and 2011 when the intake rose to 32,432 and 31,241 respectively. This has significantly impacted on the processing time for appeals which require oral hearings and, in order to be fair to all appellants, they are dealt with in strict chronological order.

While every effort is being made to deal with the large numbers awaiting oral hearing as quickly as possible, it is not possible to give a date when the person's oral hearing will be heard, but s/he will be informed when arrangements 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.

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

339 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) may expect a decision on an application for carer’s allowance. [29143/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of his case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

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