Mary Lou McDonald
Ceist:316. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive a decision on their carer's allowance application. [5717/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 February 2017
Ceisteanna (316)
Freagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 27th January 2017, 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.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.