Written answers

Thursday, 17 January 2013

Department of Social Protection

Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments

Photo of Michelle MulherinMichelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason mortgage interest supplement has been withdrawn in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2080/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Payment of supplementary welfare allowance (mortgage interest supplement), to the person concerned, was withdrawn on the grounds that her excess weekly income is greater that the weekly mortgage interest.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned together with the relevant Departmental papers and the comments of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal was received in that office on 20th December 2012. The case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented 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.

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