Michael Ring
Ceist:857. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal will be finalised for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56345/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 17 January 2024
Ceisteanna (857)
Freagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an Office of the Department of Social Protection which is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements. Appeals Officers are independent in their decision making functions.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered on the 17th October 2023. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought.
These papers were received on 2nd November 2023 and the case was assigned to an Appeals Officer on 15th November 2023, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if necessary, hold an oral appeal hearing.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.