Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2021
285. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of appeals filed in respect of decisions made under the headings of jobseeker’s allowance, disability allowance or illness benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48998/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
The table below provides details of the number of appeals registered in respect of decisions regarding Jobseeker's Allowance, Disability Allowance and Illness Benefit in 2020 and to the end of September 2021.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
|
Allowance |
2020 |
2021 (to end of September) |
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
1,250 |
911 |
|
Disability Allowance |
6,661 |
4,275 |
|
Illness Benefit |
984 |
487 |
