Barry Cowen
Ceist:92. 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 mortgage interest supplement. [39760/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraMortgage Interest Supplement Appeals
Ceisteanna (92)
Freagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 5 July 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 on 31 July 2012 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.
Carer's Allowance Applications
Ceisteanna (93)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:93. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39764/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The medical assessment has been completed. A deciding officer has requested further information from the person in question in relation to means. Upon the return of this information, the application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
Carer's Allowance Applications
Ceisteanna (94)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:94. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39766/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. Further medical evidence was received on the 27 August and forwarded to the Department’s medical assessor for consideration. On completion of this assessment, a deciding officer will make a full decision. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
Invalidity Pension Appeals
Ceisteanna (95)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:95. 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. [39768/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 6 December 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 on 18 July 2012 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.
Social Welfare Appeals Status
Ceisteanna (96, 97)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:96. 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 mortgage interest supplement. [39771/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraBarry Cowen
Ceist:97. 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 farm assist. [39772/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 together.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeals by the person concerned were registered in that office on 23 May 2012 and 28 May 2012 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 28 June 2012 and 23 July 2012 respectively and both cases will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeals 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.