Richard Boyd Barrett
Question:124. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine an appeal by a person (details supplied) under the rent allowance scheme. [10883/16]
View answerWednesday, 18 May 2016
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 11 May 2016, 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.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.