Michael D. Higgins
Question:419 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [20519/10]
View answerTuesday, 18 May 2010
Questions (384, 385)
Written answers
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 will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister of Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
Willie O'Dea
Question:420 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied). [20545/10]
View answerPayment of Illness Benefit to the person concerned was disallowed by a Deciding Officer following an examination by a Medical Assessor of the Department who expressed the opinion that she was capable of work. An appeal was opened and in the context of that appeal, her case was reviewed by a second Medical Assessor who also expressed the opinion that she was capable of work.
Following receipt of the relevant Departmental papers including comments on the grounds of appeal, the appeal from the person concerned will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister of Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
Question No. 421 answered with Question No. 393.