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Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

361 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal of an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26750/12]

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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that there is no Disability Allowance appeal registered in that office for the person concerned.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an Invalidity appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 10th May 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.

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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