Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
443. Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in determining an appeal that was lodged in July 2012 regarding the refusal of an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if an indication will be given as to when the appeal will be determined. [27512/13]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence allowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer decision.
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.
