Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 June 2005
392 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of appeals lodged against decisions in respect of social welfare entitlements in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24158/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe figures requested are as follows:
|
Year |
Appeal |
|
2001 |
15,961 |
|
2002 |
15,017 |
|
2003 |
15,224 |
|
2004 |
14,083 |
The decrease in the overall number of appeals over the period is due largely to the reduction in the number of appeals under the Department's unemployment schemes.
