Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2020
939. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an appeal by a person (details supplied) in respect of a pension will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7354/20]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 20 September 2019. I am advised that the case was referred to an Appeals Officer on 20 February 2020.
I am further advised that Appeals Officer has been in communication with the person concerned and has been provided with some updated information in relation to the case. The person concerned anticipates having some additional documentary medical evidence in the near future and has undertaken to provide that when available. On receipt of that additional evidence the Appeals Officer will make their decision.
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 trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
