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Social Welfare Appeals
413 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the outcome of an appeal for carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [35877/10]
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, following receipt of the relevant Departmental papers including comments on the grounds of appeal, the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. The Appeals Officer has referred the case to the Deciding Officer for clarification on certain matters. Every effort will be made to have this appeal dealt with as quickly as possible.
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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414 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for mortgage interest supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35881/10]
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the persons concerned were refused mortgage interest supplement as, in the opinion of the HSE, they were not in a position to meet the repayments when the loan agreement was entered into. The HSE Appeals Office has advised that there is no record of an appeal from the persons concerned.
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415 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for rent allowance will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35885/10]
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was refused rent supplement as her rent was in excess of the maximum rent limit for her family size. The person concerned appealed the decision to the HSE Appeals Office but no decision has been made on her appeal to date. The HSE Appeals Office will contact the person concerned directly when a decision has been made.