Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 December 2010
276 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has received an appeal regarding a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47817/10]
View answerI am informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an appeal, for the person concerned, has not been received by that office. A form for the opening of an appeal has been forwarded to the person concerned and requesting him to state the grounds for his appeal. On receipt of his reply the appeal will be opened and processed in the normal manner.
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.
