Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017

Tuesday, 2 May 2017

Ceisteanna (569)

Timmy Dooley

Ceist:

569. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the relevant papers requested for an appeal lodged on 22 November 2016 have not been forwarded to the appeals office despite numerous requests for same; the reason for his Department's delay in making a submission to the appeals office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19975/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

The appeal of the person in question was delayed due to an administrative oversight. However this has now been rectified and the file has been sent to the Social Welfare Independent Appeals office. The delay in processing this appeal is regretted.

I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Question No. 571 answered with Question No. 560.

Question No. 570 answered with Question No. 555.