Michael Creed
Ceist:474. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on a carer's allowance appeal (details supplied). [54718/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 12 December 2023
Ceisteanna (474)
Freagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an Office of the Department of Social Protection which is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements. Appeals Officers are independent in their decision making functions.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 26 August 2023. 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.
The Department notified the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 12 October 2023 that a revised decision in favour of the appellant had been made and that the appeal could therefore be withdrawn.
I trust this clarifies matter for the Deputy.