Robert Troy
Question:336 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a supplementary welfare allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied). [35982/12]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012
336 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a supplementary welfare allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied). [35982/12]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 3rd April 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the case in question will be 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.