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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