Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018
1400. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an oral hearing will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15071/18]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 27 March 2018, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.
The Deputy’s request for an oral hearing of this case will be brought to the attention of the Appeals Officer.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Employment Affairs and 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.
