David Stanton
Ceist:199 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of appeals in the various schemes operated by his Department awaiting adjudication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27319/99]
Vol. 512 No. 7
199 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of appeals in the various schemes operated by his Department awaiting adjudication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27319/99]
At 30 November 1999 there were 6,980 appeals on which work was in progress. The following is a breakdown by category: unemployment schemes 1,995; sickness schemes 2,380; pensions 664; one parent family schemes 369; carer's allowances 467; farm assist payments 325; occupational injuries benefits 541; others 239. The appeals process is quasi-judicial and is designed to ensure that every appeal gets full and fair consideration in accordance with principles of natural justice.