Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:325. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a pension in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry. [9773/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2013
325. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a pension in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry. [9773/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 19th February 2013, 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.