Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013
448. Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will have their disability allowance appeal processed as a matter if urgency; the likely date for decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4322/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal, by the person concerned, was registered in that office on 12th October 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. In that context, an examination by another Medical Assessor will be carried out. The person concerned will be notified when arrangements for the examination have been completed. 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.
