Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2015
155. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will examine and expedite an appeal regarding a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, as all relevant information has been submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24514/15]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to hold an oral hearing in this case on 09 July 2015. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the 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.
