Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:517. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a pension appeal of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51488/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 18 October 2022
Ceisteanna (517)
Freagraí scríofa
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.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 26 July 2022 and the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal were sought.
Following a review by the Deciding Officer of all medical evidence now to hand, the person referred to has been awarded Invalidity Pension with effect from 14 April 2022. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 27 October 2022. Any arrears due from 14 April 2022 to 26 October 2022 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on 14 October 2022.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.