Michael McNamara
Question:395. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection the reasons a person (details supplied) has had invalidity pension terminated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50017/12]
View answerTuesday, 13 November 2012
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The person concerned was disallowed invalidity pension following an assessment by a Medical Assessor who expressed the opinion that she was medically unsuitable for payment.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal was registered in that office on 4th September 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. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 25th September 2012 and the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the 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.