One-Parent Family Payment Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 June 2013

Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Questions (109)

Pat Breen

Question:

109. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a one-parent family payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28124/13]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case on 24th June 2013. The person concerned will be notified of the arrangements for the 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.