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State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2013

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Questions (367)

Pat Breen

Question:

367. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a State non-contributory pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22917/13]

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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 15th April 2013. 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. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on the 9th May 2013 and the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on 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.

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