Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014
320. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the specific date when an oral hearing will be scheduled in respect of a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13. [18825/14]
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 convene an oral hearing in this case.
While no date has been set for the oral hearing, I am advised that the person concerned will be notified of the arrangements for the oral hearing within the next week.
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.
