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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 9 Oct 2002

Vol. 554 No. 5

Written Answers. - Social Welfare Appeals.

Michael Ring

Ceist:

1671 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when an oral hearing will be scheduled for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to finalise a disability allowance appeal. [15904/02]

The person's claim for disability allowance was refused by a deciding officer following an examination by a medical assessor of the Department who expressed the view that he was not medically qualified for this payment.

The person has appealed this decision to the independent SWA office and in the context of his appeal he will be examined by another medical assessor. The person will be notified of the date and venue for this examination when the arrangements have been made.
Under social welfare legislation decisions in relation to claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.
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