Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 March 2015
242. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to expedite an application for an appeal to the chief appeals office by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath in respect of the refusal of that person's application for an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13280/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 12th March 2015, 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.
