Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 April 2015
45. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite consideration of an appeal for a rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13572/15]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 24 March 2015, 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.
