Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019
629. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43463/19]
View answerThe child benefit claim from the person concerned is currently pending appeal. Papers to refer have been transferred to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO), who will be in contact with her when a decision is made in the case.
As no further information has been received regarding the health of the child, I am advised that the original child benefit decision is still considered correct. However, it is open to the person concerned to forward any additional information that she may have and in such circumstances this will then be reviewed by a deciding officer.
In the absence of any further information, the SWAO will decide the appeal and a decision letter will issue when they have concluded the case.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
