Written answers

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Department of Social and Family Affairs

Social Welfare Appeals

9:00 pm

Photo of Jack WallJack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 853: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position of an appeal application for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33062/09]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, an Appeals Officer, having considered all the available evidence, including that adduced at an oral hearing, disallowed the disability allowance appeal of the person concerned.

Following the submission of additional medical evidence the case has been forwarded to the Chief Medical Advisor for his opinion. On receipt of his response the case will be referred back to the Appeals Officer for further consideration. The Deputy will be notified of the result of the Appeals Officer's review.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.

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