Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
2062. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a carer's allowance appeal will be determined in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28370/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the grounds of appeal of the person concerned were received in that office on 23rd May 2017. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When these papers have been received from the Department, the case in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral appeal 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.
