Written answers

Thursday, 2 March 2023

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Social Welfare Appeals

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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257. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review and appeal can be initiated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10788/23]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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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. 

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that there is no record of any appeal by the person concerned having been received by that office.

In order to submit an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office the following information is required;

name and address, Personal Public Service Number (PPSN), a copy of the decision being appealed and the grounds of appeal; that is a statement of all the facts and contentions that the person concerned intends to rely on in the appeal.  Any documentary evidence submitted in support of the appeal should be enclosed along with the notice of appeal.  

An appeal should be lodged within 21 days of notification of the decision under appeal.  An appeal can be made via email to swappeals@welfare.ie or via post to the Social Welfare Appeals Office, D’Olier House, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2, D02 XY31. 

A review of the Deciding Officer's decision can be requested by the person concerned by contacting the relevant office or section of the Department. 

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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