Carer's Allowance Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Ceisteanna (129, 130, 131)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

129. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been approved under the carer’s allowance scheme following an appeal. [43966/15]

Michael Ring

Ceist:

130. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when payment of a carer’s allowance will commence for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if that person's appeal is successful. [43967/15]

Michael Ring

Ceist:

131. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when arrears of a carer’s allowance will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo if that person's appeal is successful. [43968/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 to 131, inclusive, together.

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision.

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.