Michael McNamara
Question:446. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a welfare payment appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27266/22]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2022
446. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a welfare payment appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27266/22]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 14 March 2022. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. The Appeals Office has now sent a reminder of its request to the Department. When these papers have been received from the Department, the case in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if necessary, hold an oral appeal hearing.
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.