Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013
232. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal on a claim for invalidity pension will be accepted and expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if they will be approved for supplementary allowance while the appeal is being processed. [28940/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 30th May 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.
