Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
352. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an appeal for partial capacity benefit will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) who has been waiting since August 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25103/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraPartial capacity benefit was awarded to the person concerned following an assessment by a Medical Assessor of the Department, who expressed the opinion that her restriction on capacity for work should be assessed as severe. An appeal relating to the extent of the restriction on capacity was opened and in the context of that appeal, I am advised that, as part of the appeals process, the case of the person concerned is due to be reviewed by a second Medical Assessor within the coming weeks. 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.
