Written answers
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Department of Social Protection
Social Welfare Appeals Status
Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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652. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the backdating of a living alone allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35358/13]
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 19th June 2013, 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.
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