Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 November 2012
151. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a non contributory pension in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50304/12]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that these cases were assigned to an Appeals Officer on 31st August 2012, 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.
Question No. 152 withdrawn.
