Patrick Nulty (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 691: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal against a decision not to award mortgage interest supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if an early oral hearing will be granted; the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19483/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer decision.

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.