Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:147. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [31013/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 June 2013
147. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [31013/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned has been 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.