Vol. 410 No. 1
49 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason for the delay in determining the appeal of means in the old age pension application of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if an immediate decision will be made with a view towards awarding an increase.
The person concerned had his old age non-contributory pension reduced by a deciding officer as a result of a re-assessment of his means. He appealed this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office and his case was examined by an appeals officer who considered that the assessment was fair and reasonable and who therefore disallowed the appeal.
Unfortunately, as the case was associated with a relative's file, who also had an appeal under consideration separately, there was a delay in the appeals officer's decision.
