asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will take steps immediately to increase the number of investigation officers dealing with old age pension appeals, with a view to having decisions expedited in as many cases as possible before Christmas.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Old Age Pension Investigations.
Investigation officers are officers of the Revenue Commissioners. Any representations for an increase in their number would need to be addressed to the Minister for Finance. I would like to assure the Deputy that decisions on old age pension appeals which are before my Department are being expedited as much as possible.