Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection
Draft Regulations on the Operation of the Social Welfare Appeals Office: Discussion
Mr. John McKeon:
Absolutely. I agree. We are keeping a close eye on it. I think the change we are making, to give a person a right to request and a right to get a reason, will act to increase the number. An appeals officer will think that he or she will need a good reason for refusing Deputy Naughten's request.
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