Written answers

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Photo of Pat BreenPat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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429. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22286/16]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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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 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.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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