Dan Neville
Ceist:890 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will expedite an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [39182/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 3 November 2009
Ceisteanna (811, 812, 813, 814, 815, 816)
Freagraí scríofa
I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, in accordance with statutory requirements, the Department was asked for the documentation in the case and the Deciding Officer's comments on the grounds of the appeal. In that context, an examination by another Medical Assessor will be carried out. The person concerned will be notified when arrangements for the examination have been completed. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
Paul Connaughton
Ceist:891 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding a disability benefit appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39197/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, in accordance with statutory requirements, the relevant Departmental papers and comments on the grounds of appeal in the case of the person concerned have been sought. When received, the appeal in question 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.
Michael Ring
Ceist:892 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be finalised. [39201/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, in accordance with statutory requirements, the relevant Departmental papers and comments on the grounds of appeal in the case of the person concerned have been sought. When received, the appeal in question 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.
Phil Hogan
Ceist:893 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on an application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39205/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, including that adduced at an oral hearing, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
Michael Ring
Ceist:894 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when acarer’s allowance appeal will be finalised for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [39217/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in the case. The person concerned will be notified when the necessary arrangements have been made. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
Jimmy Deenihan
Ceist:895 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39223/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, following receipt of the relevant Departmental papers including comments on the grounds of appeal, the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer for 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.