Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2015
142. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if further medical evidence submitted by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in support of an appeal for the carer's allowance scheme was reviewed before a decision issued. [45442/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all of the available evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned. 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.
If there is any new evidence or new facts relevant to this case they can be submitted to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and the Appeals Officer will review the case.
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.
