Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 358: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position in respect of an application for disability allowance appeal and invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25028/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context

The medical evidence supplied with the claim of the person concerned for disability allowance was referred to one of the department's medical assessors who was of the opinion, that he was not medically suitable for disability allowance. The deciding officer accepted this opinion and the claim was refused. The person was notified in writing of this decision on 8 May 2012. With regard to the claim for invalidity pension, I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 11th January 2012. Following consideration of the evidence in the case an Appeals Officer allowed the appeal by way of summary decision on 17 May 2012. A letter outlining the decision has been sent to the person.

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.