Niamh Smyth
Ceist:606. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39840/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 1 October 2019
Ceisteanna (606)
Freagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office.
It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers have been received back from the Department and on 26 September 2019 the appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.