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Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2021

Thursday, 7 October 2021

Questions (285)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

285. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of appeals filed in respect of decisions made under the headings of jobseeker’s allowance, disability allowance or illness benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48998/21]

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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.

The table below provides details of the number of appeals registered in respect of decisions regarding Jobseeker's Allowance, Disability Allowance and Illness Benefit in 2020 and to the end of September 2021.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Allowance

2020

2021 (to end of September)

Jobseeker’s Allowance

1,250

911

Disability Allowance

6,661

4,275

Illness Benefit

984

487

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