John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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406. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [1708/14]

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 the evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision.

However, following the submission of additional evidence the Appeals Officer agreed to review the case, and as a result of that review, the appeal was allowed. The person concerned has been notified of the 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 on social welfare entitlements.