Invalidity Pension Appeals

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Questions (83)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

83. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an appeal of a decision on an invalidity pension application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23570/14]

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Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 16th April 2014, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.

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.

Question No. 84 withdrawn.