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Disability Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020

Wednesday, 3 June 2020

Questions (1125)

Norma Foley

Question:

1125. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability appeal by a person (details supplied). [9338/20]

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Written answers

An application for Disability Allowance by the person concerned was disallowed by a Deciding Officer of the Department on 19 October 2019.  I am informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that no appeal from the person concerned was received in that office until 27 April 2020.  

In the normal course, an appeal against the decision of a Deciding Officer must be made within 21 days of a decision being notified.  Appeals received outside of this time limit may be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Appeals Officer.  In view of the length of time which has elapsed since the person concerned was notified of the decision and in the absence of any explanation for the failure to submit an appeal within the prescribed timeframe, I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an appeal has not been registered in this case.  However, the Appeals Office has sought an explanation for the failure to submit an appeal within the prescribed timeframe and, on receipt of the response, will determine whether a late appeal can be accepted and registered.    

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.

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