Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 November 2013
99. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when an oral hearing will take place in respect of a supplementary welfare payment arising out of an entitlement to alternative social welfare payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48747/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to hold an oral hearing in this case on 17 December 2013. The person concerned will be notified of the arrangements for the hearing when finalised. 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.
