Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
542. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a State non-contributory pension will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36826/13]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision on 4th September 2013.
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.
