Social Welfare Appeals Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2012

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Questions (379)

John McGuinness

Question:

379. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection when benefit will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied); if she will expedite the matter. [49875/12]

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 on 25 October 2012, allowed 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.