Written answers

Wednesday, 2 May 2018

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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193. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for a State pension (non-contributory) by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19304/18]

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 5th April 2018, who 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 Employment Affairs and 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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