Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013
389. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a file from the invalidity pension section will be forwarded to the appeals office in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7099/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 8 February 2013, 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.
