Aindrias Moynihan
Ceist:170. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has not had their appeal for a farm assist payment assessed. [23561/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 May 2017
170. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has not had their appeal for a farm assist payment assessed. [23561/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 11 April 2017, 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.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.