Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 October 2013
150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if disability allowance or basic supplementary payments will be paid and are up to date in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41757/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the disability allowance appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 3 September 2013, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. I understand that the person concerned is in receipt of basic supplementary welfare allowance at a weekly rate of €215.00 per week and is currently paid up to date. 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.
