Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1255. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46654/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the illness benefit appeal by the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer. The Appeals Officer 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.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.