Alan Kelly
Ceist:330. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal of the decision not to award disability allowance to a person (details supplied). [24279/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 May 2017
Ceisteanna (330)
Freagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 11th May 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.