Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023
502. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of appeals officers currently employed in the social welfare appeals office; if her Department has plans to increase this figure in the coming months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4577/23]
View answerThere are 45 Appeals Officers currently employed in the independent Social Welfare Appeals office. We have one Appeals Officer vacancy at present. As with all staffing in the Department, the appropriate staffing levels are kept under review and there are no plans to increase the numbers of Appeals Officers in the coming months.
