Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2013
180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding and appeal in respect of refusal of disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if the appeal is likely to be determined at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23604/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 3rd April 2013. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When these have been received, the case in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer 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.
