Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 62: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a social welfare appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo. [22060/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 22nd March 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will decide the case on a summary basis having regard to the evidence or, if required, hold an oral hearing. 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.

Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 63: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare applying for an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22061/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that no appeal, by the person concerned, has been received by that office. 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.