Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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243. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will allow an appeal to be heard for an overpayment of rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15315/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that in the normal course, an appeal against the decision of a Deciding Officer must be made within 21 days of a decision being notified. While there is provision for late appeals to be accepted with the approval of the Chief Appeals Officer, it is not considered that this is an appropriate case for late acceptance of an appeal.

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.