Michael McNamara
Question:319. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22221/22]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2022
319. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22221/22]
View answerThe 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 Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned together with the relevant Departmental papers were received by that office on 29 March 2022. The case was referred to an Appeals Officer on 12 April 2022, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if necessary, hold an oral hearing.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.