Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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329. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a social protection payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2292/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an invalidity pension appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 19^th December 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.

Brendan Ryan (Dublin North, Labour)
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330. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if the decision will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2305/14]

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 of the available evidence, has decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. 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.