Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
594 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for a farm assist appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18647/12]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 28th February 2012. 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. When received, the appeal in question will be referred, in due course, 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.
