Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 June 2014
121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review or provide for appeal in respect of refusal of carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25178/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned has not been received by that office. The appeals office has forwarded a form to the person concerned requesting her to state the grounds for her appeal of the Department’s decision. On receipt of her reply the appeal will be opened and processed in the normal manner.
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.
