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Rent Supplement Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

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Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

336 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is in urgent need of assistance by way of the rent supplement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31803/12]

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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 19th June 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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