James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56802/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an Appeals Officer having fully considered the evidence in the case, has allowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person has been notified. 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.