Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 January 2012
400 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer’s allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41433/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 10th October 2011. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Social Welfare Services on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration.
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 on social welfare entitlements.
