Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 April 2025
1385. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of appeals completed, decisions upheld, and decisions overturned, per operational scheme, for the period of 2020 to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18619/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals service of the Department of Social Protection is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements. Appeals Officers are independent in their decision making functions.
The Annual Report of the Chief Appeals Officer is published each year and includes the total numbers of appeals completed and a breakdown of favourable decisions, unfavourable decisions and the number of appeals withdrawn for each scheme. The reports for years 2020 to 2023 are available on the Social Welfare Appeals Office website. News and Publications from the Social Welfare Appeals Office (www.gov.ie). A total of 28,423 appeals were completed during 2024. The annual report for 2024 is currently being prepared and will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas shortly.
