Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 July 2012
144 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on the rate on disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35457/12]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 20th September 2011. 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 in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 16th March and the case has been referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an 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.
