Social Welfare Appeals.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Ceisteanna (774)

Tom Hayes

Ceist:

876 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision on an invalidity pension appeal will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [33482/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an appeal, by the person concerned, was registered by that Office on 15 September 2009 and in accordance with statutory requirements, the relevant Departmental papers and comments of the Department have been sought in this case. On receipt of its response the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer for early consideration.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.