John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 286: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of appeals lodged for disability allowance in 2008, 2009 and 2010 in tabular form; the number of theses appeals that were successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11787/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Figures regarding the numbers of disability allowance appeals which received a favourable decision in 2008, 2009 and 2010 are given in the table that follows this reply. Overall, the number of appeals determined by appeals officers which had a favourable outcome for appellants - either allowed or partially allowed - were 3,288 (35%) of 9,423 determined in 2008, 3,695 (37%) of 10,027 determined in 2009 and 4,747 (27%) of 17,499 determined in 2010. 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.

Disability Allowance Appeals

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 287: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the numbers of appeals lodged in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and a breakdown of each category in tabular form; the number of theses appeals that were successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11788/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Figures in regard to the numbers of cases received by category for 2008, 2009 and 2010 are given in the tables that follow this reply. Overall, the number of appeals determined by appeals officer which had a favourable outcome for appellants (i.e. either allowed or partially allowed) were 3,288 (35%) of 9,423 determined in 2008, 3,695 (37%) of 10,027 determined in 2009 and 4,747 (27%) of 17,499 determined in 2010. These outcomes do not necessarily relate to the appeals received in these years. 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.