Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

Many cases are going to appeal, which creates obvious expense and delay. Would the Minister consider a minor change which might improve the situation? A person now has only 21 days to produce all the necessary documentation, which is very difficult when a person had his or her own business and is looking for accounts and up-to-date information. If people were given a little more time they may be able to produce the required documentation which would enable a proper decision to be made and avoid the necessity to go to an appeal. Will the Minister examine the issue?

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