Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 225: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27470/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, following receipt of the grounds of appeal from the person concerned, the relevant Departmental papers and comments of the Department have been sought. On receipt of their response the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.