Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 163: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the application made by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the health repayment scheme has been refused; and the avenue of further appeal open to the person in view of the fact that the appeal against the original decision was heard by the same group as made the original decision. [44248/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Office is an independent office established to provide an appeals service to those who wish to appeal the decision of the Scheme Administrator under the Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006. The Appeals Officer investigates each appeal independently and when a determination has been made on an appeal he/she writes to the claimant informing them of the reasons for the decision. The Act also makes provision for applicants to appeal to the High Court on a point of law not later than 28 days following receipt of the Appeals Officer's decision.