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Social Welfare Appeals Delays

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Questions (370)

Emmet Stagg

Question:

370. Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in determining an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [51095/12]

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Written answers

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 6th November 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.

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