Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022
455. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance section 317 review (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59467/22]
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.
I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, disallowed the disability allowance appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision on 18 October 2022.
Under social welfare legislation the decision of an Appeals Officer is generally final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by an Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts. I am advised that the person concerned subsequently submitted additional evidence and that the Appeals Officer has agreed on receipt of the file from the Disability Allowance section in the Department of Social Protection to immediately review the appeal decision on foot of this additional evidence. The person concerned will be advised of the outcome of the review in due course.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
