Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Questions (1239)

Michael Ring

Question:

1327 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the outcome of an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [33627/10]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision on 8 September 2010. The person concerned has been notified of the decision.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.