Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 November 2013
81. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding issues raised in correspondence to her Department in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [48419/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 7 October 2013 and that the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all of the correspondence/evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision when the appeal has been determined.
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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.
