Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 May 2013
200. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application for a non-contributory widows pension will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21140/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that following an oral hearing of the case in question, the Appeals Officer has referred the case back to a Social Welfare Inspector for further investigation and clarification on certain issues. On receipt of the inspector’s response, the case will be further considered by the Appeals Officer.
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.
Question No. 201 withdrawn.
