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Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 February 2022

Thursday, 17 February 2022

Questions (234)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

234. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8932/22]

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Written answers

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision.  The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision on 27 January 2022. 

Under social welfare legislation the decision of an Appeals Officer is generally final and conclusive and may only be reviewed in the light of additional evidence or new facts. 

I am advised that the person concerned has submitted additional evidence and that the Appeals Officer has agreed to review the case.  The person concerned will be contacted when the review of his appeal has been finalised.

If the person's means are insufficient to meet their needs, it is open to them to apply for supplementary welfare allowance in the interim.

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.

 I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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