Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
408. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal against the disallowance of a claim for invalidity benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [26837/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 11 March 2013. 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.
