Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2011
234 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal will be decided upon in view of the fact that the oral hearing was held four weeks ago in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [39639/11]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, has partially allowed the appeal of the person concerned. 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.
