Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 January 2013
149. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3371/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 on the 4th February 2013. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the 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.
