Michael Healy-Rae
Question:317. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry was refused a disability allowance appeal. [42055/13]
View answerTuesday, 8 October 2013
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence including that adduced at the oral hearing, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.