Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 December 2010
142 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45478/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, following receipt of the grounds of appeal from the person concerned, the relevant Departmental papers and comments of the Department have been sought. On receipt of its response the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer for early consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
143 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for jobseeker’s allowance which was lodged approximately two years ago in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45480/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an Illness Benefit appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received back in the Social Welfare Appeals Office and the appeal is currently with an Appeals Officer who will decide whether the case can be decided on a summary basis or whether to list it for oral hearing. There is no trace of a Jobseeker's Allowance appeal.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
