Written answers

Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Department of Social Protection

Supplementary Welfare Allowance Appeals

Photo of Tom FlemingTom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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128. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a supplementary welfare allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; if she will ensure that this application is processed and payment issued at the earliest possible date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29537/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan 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 14th June 2013. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, 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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