Alan Kelly
Question:306. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a person's (details supplied) appeal of the decision not to award them a disability allowance. [24032/17]
View answerTuesday, 23 May 2017
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 16 February 2017. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought.
These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 26 April 2017 and the case was referred to an Appeals Officer on 11 May 2017. The Appeals Officer will make a summary decision on the appeal based on 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.