Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 March 2013
160. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal of rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and when a decision will be made on same. [15381/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 28 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.
