Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 November 2012
130. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will arrange for an urgent oral hearing in respect of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare following a refusal of an application for an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53536/12]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence allowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. 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.
