Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 May 2014
114. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be informed of the outcome of their disability allowance appeal in view of the fact that they attended an oral hearing on 4 April 2014. [21985/14]
View answerI 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.
