Michael Ring
Question:327 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal regarding disability allowance will be heard in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [2389/11]
View answerTuesday, 18 January 2011
Questions (279, 280)
Written answers
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 07 August 2010. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received back in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 06 October 2010 and the appeal has been referred to an Appeals Officer who will decide whether the case can be decided on a summary basis or whether to list it for oral hearing. 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.
Michael Ring
Question:328 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the outcome of an appeal for jobseeker’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [2400/11]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned has been registered in that office. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Social Welfare Services on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. 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.