Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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102. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal regarding a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1028/16]

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 was notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision on 22 December 2015.

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.