The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 18 October 2013. The Appeals Officer will shortly decide whether she will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, whether an oral hearing will be required in order to determine the appeal.
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.