Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 March 2015
56. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a children's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the way a person proves the habitual residency condition. [9450/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned was notified of the decision on 16 July 2014.
Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts.
I am advised that following receipt of additional evidence the Appeals Officer has agreed to review the case. The person concerned will be contacted when the review of her appeal has been finalised.
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.
