Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015
189. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision on review of a carer's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11413/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to hold an oral hearing in this case on 30th March 2015. 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.
