Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Bill proposes to introduce a time limit of six months for the seeking of a review of the decision of an appeals officer in the event of new evidence or facts or a change in circumstances since the decision was made. Where a review is sought, that would go to another appeals officer on the 12-person appeals board for consideration. That is where there has been a change of circumstance or new evidence or facts have emerged. More time is being given if new evidence or facts emerge, while at the same time putting a limit on it.