Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015
158. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in respect of a disability allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9896/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who scheduled an oral hearing for 10 March 2015. However, this office was informed that the person concerned was in hospital and was unable to attend the oral hearing.
An oral hearing will be re-scheduled and the person concerned will be informed when the arrangements have been made.
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
