asked the Minister for Social Welfare (a) the number of appeals against decisions of deciding officers in 1978 and (b) the number of appeals upheld, distinguishing in each case between Unemployment Benefit Appeals, Disability Benefit Appeals and Unemployment Assistance Appeals.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Appeals.
* 107.
The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:
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Appeals heard in 1978 |
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Number Decided |
Number upheld |
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Unemployment Benefit |
6,291 |
2,457 |
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Disability Benefit |
1,589 |
366 |
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Unemployment Assistance |
2,216 |
1,023 |