Social Welfare Appeals.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2009

Tuesday, 1 December 2009

Questions (223)

Michael Ring

Question:

253 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if an appeal has been received on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; when they will receive a decision. [44181/09]

Written answers

Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal, from the person concerned, was registered on 11 November 2009 and in accordance with statutory requirements, the relevant Departmental papers and comments on the grounds of appeal have been sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.