Written answers

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Social Welfare Appeals

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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546. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 522 of 3 July 2018, if her attention has been drawn to inconsistencies regarding the way in which appeal outcomes are worded and-or communicated to appellants; her views in respect of the social protection payment of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46538/18]

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, in light of the appellant’s contentions, the appeal file is being recalled from the Department. An Appeals Officer will consider the matter and the appellant will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

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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