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Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2011

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

Ceisteanna (152)

Paudie Coffey

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152 Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34923/11]

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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 03 August 2011. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Social Welfare Services on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred in due course to an Appeals Officer for 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.

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