Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 November 2013
365. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for half-rate carer's allowance will be decided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50400/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 30 October 2013, 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.
