Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2017
258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will facilitate an appeal in respect of refusal of rent support in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9478/17]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that there is no record of any appeal by the person concerned having been received by that office.
In order to make a valid appeal the person concerned should write to the Social Welfare Appeals Office outlining her up to date grounds of appeal i.e. the reason why she disagrees with the conclusions of the Deciding Officer. On receipt of same an appeal will be registered.
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.
