Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2014
25. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for a one-parent family payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and when they may expect a decision on their case. [39023/14]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned together with the relevant Departmental papers were received by that office on 08th August 2014 and that the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer 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.
