Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 June 2013
359. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date in respect of an appeal for illness benefit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30126/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 30th May 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.
