Written answers
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Department of Social Protection
State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals
Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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521. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal in respect of an application for a non-contributory widow's pension will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34660/13]
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 of the available evidence, including that adduced at the oral hearing, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer's decision.
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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.
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