Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason an appeal for disability allowances was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) [41888/12]

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 evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. The reason for the refusal of the appeal was outlined in the decision letter which issued to the person concerned on 16 August 2012.

Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts.

Following the submission of further correspondence the Appeals Officer has agreed to review the case. The person concerned will be contacted when the review of his appeal has been finalised.

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.