John McGuinness
Question:140. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a claim for benefit and supplementary allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [53652/12]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 November 2012
140. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a claim for benefit and supplementary allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [53652/12]
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 Officers 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.