Written Answers - Social Welfare Appeals Tuesday, 13 March 2012

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  263.  Deputy Pat Breen      asked the Minister for Social Protection      when a decision will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13727/12]

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton):    I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision.

Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts.

Following the submission of additional evidence the Appeals Officer has agreed to review the case. The person concerned will be contacted when the review of her appeal has been finalised.

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.

  264.  Deputy Pat Breen      asked the Minister for Social Protection      when a decision will issue in respect of a domiciliary allowance review to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13750/12]

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton):    I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 24th February 2012 and the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer decision when the appeal has been determined.

[210]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.

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