Robert Troy
Ceist:332 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied). [35965/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 19 July 2012
Ceisteanna (331)
Freagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 7th February 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. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office and the case was referred to an Appeals Officer on 19th June 2012 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.
Questions Nos. 333 and 334 withdrawn.
Question No. 335 answered with Question No. 330.