John McGuinness
Ceist:
333
Deputy John McGuinness
asked the
Minister for Social Protection
the position regarding an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow and if she will expedite a positive response.
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Amharc ar fhreagra
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 6th December 2011. 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 in the Social Welfare Appeals Office and the case 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.
Question No. 334 withdrawn.