Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Ceisteanna (662)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

662. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of putting the social welfare appeals office on a statutory footing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1686/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

It is not possible at this stage to estimate what additional costs above the annual running costs that would be incurred to put the social welfare appeals office on a statutory footing.