Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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1061. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review and oral hearing into the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) has been carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45038/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 26 September 2018. At the hearing the Appeals Officer requested further information from the person concerned. That information has now been provided and the Appeals Officer is considering the appeal in the light of all of the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision when the appeal has been determined.

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.