Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012
264 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 14 June 2012, when it is expected to deal with the appeal arising from the refusal of their application for disability allowance, in view of the fact that it was submitted some time ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30338/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFurther to my response to Parliamentary Question Ref. No. 28797/12 on 14th June 2012, I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that there is no update to the information given previously.
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.
265 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a review of the rate of disability allowance will be completed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30343/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 20th September 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 was referred to an Appeals Officer on 17th May 2012 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.
