Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2012
379. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an invalidity pension appeal will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52429/12]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an appeal, by the person concerned, was registered on 13th November 2012. He has been contacted by that Office and asked to set out the complete grounds of his appeal. On receipt of his response the relevant Departmental papers and the comments on the grounds of the appeal by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer will be requested from the Department.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister of Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
