Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2015
44. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the current status of the family income supplement appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6378/15]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that on receipt of an appeal in respect of a disallowance of family income supplement (FIS), where it appears that the reason for the decision may not have been fully understood, the letter of appeal is referred to the FIS Section requesting that the decision be clarified to the appellant.
In the case of the person concerned his letter of appeal was forwarded to FIS Section for clarification on 19 January 2015. If, following clarification, the person concerned is still not satisfied with the decision of the Deciding Officer, he should confirm this in writing to the Social Welfare Appeals Office stating clearly his complete and up to date grounds of appeal. On receipt of same the appeal will be formally registered and processed.
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.
