Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 May 2014
82. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review will be expedited relative to a claim for disability allowance; and if arrears will be paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [19787/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on the 7th April 2014 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.
