Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013
462. Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal in relation to means assessed and backdating of claim to November 2011 is likely to be dealt with in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [4411/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 22nd 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.
