Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023
453. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the of appeal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8105/23]
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 Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that there is currently no open appeal for the person concerned held by that Office.
In order to make an appeal the person concerned must write to the Social Welfare Appeals Office stating their name, address and PPS number www.gov.ie/en/service/12e6de-get-a-personal-public-service-pps-number/ and enclose:
- a copy of the decision they are appealing,
- a statement of the reasons why they are unhappy with the department's decision,
- any relevant evidence that they think may support their appeal.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
