Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 June 2014
70. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an oral hearing for farm assist in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24900/14]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on the 6th June 2014 who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.
The Appeals Officer will be advised that the person concerned has requested 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.
