Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 March 2015
203. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when appeals in respect of supplementary allowance and disability allowance in regard to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be finalised; the assistance available to that person pending decisions on the appeals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12868/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeals from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to hold an oral hearing in this case on 2 April 2015. 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.
