Seanad debates
Tuesday, 25 March 2003
Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed).
If people have particular concerns, I would like to hear about them. The Department reviews its procedures on an ongoing basis. It was in a position this year to appoint more medical assessors to deal with appeals faster and we are trying to deal with the backlogs that, unfortunately, have developed. There was a meeting last week in the Department and we are moving towards addressing the issue of appeals. I appreciate that people are awaiting a final decision on their entitlements.
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