Patrick O'Donovan
Question:465. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan 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. [25988/23]
View answerTuesday, 30 May 2023
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an Office of the Department of Social Protection which is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements. Appeals Officers are independent in their decision making functions.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 28 February 2023. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 8 March 2023.
The case was referred on 28 March 2023 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 hearing. It is expected that a decision will issue to the person concerned in the coming weeks.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.