Written answers

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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444. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position of an appeal for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27283/16]

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, has decided to allow 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.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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