Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2020
470. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a supplementary welfare allowance will be issued to a person (details supplied) who has appealed the decision to refuse an application for disability allowance and has no other income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39648/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered on 29 September 2020 and the file papers were received from the Department of Social Protection on 29 October 2020. The appeal was referred on 20 November 2020 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 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.
