Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:255. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55926/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 10 November 2022
Ceisteanna (255)
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 with that Office on 28 September 2022. The relevant departmental papers were also requested from the Disability Allowance section in the Department of Social Protection on that date.
I am advised that the person concerned subsequently submitted additional evidence to the Disability Allowance section for a review of the Deciding Officer's decision. The Deciding Officer made a revised decision to award the claim and the appeal was withdrawn by the Appeals Office on 2 November 2022.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy