Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
387. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a supplementary welfare allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27165/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned has been 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.
