Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 May 2013
133. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an appeal for a non-contributory State pension payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20566/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 15 April 2013. 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. When they have been received, 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.
