Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2014
159. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will review an application for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork based on latest medical evidence which was submitted to the Department. [40120/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to hold an oral hearing in this case on 23 October 2014. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the 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.
