Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 April 2016
24. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in forwarding the file of a person (details supplied) in County Cork to the appeals office to facilitate the case in proceeding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6583/16]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence including that adduced at the oral hearing, has decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision
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.
