Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 October 2024
123. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will take steps to ensure that the carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) which was submitted in April 2024 is immediately determined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40342/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 referred to an Appeals Officer on 3rd October 2024, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if necessary, hold an oral hearing.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
