Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 May 2012

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Questions (220)

Niall Collins

Question:

300 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal hearing in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [23944/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer 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.