Michael McGrath
Question:299. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection when he expects a social welfare appeal will be decided in respect of a person (details supplied). [2964/17]
View answerTuesday, 24 January 2017
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I 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.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.