Michael McNamara
Question:688. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35932/23]
View answerTuesday, 25 July 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 Invalidity Pension appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 24 April 2023. 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. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 17 May 2023 and the case was referred on 25 May 2023 to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.
The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision as soon as the appeal has been determined.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.