Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2023
133. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32992/23]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office is an Office of the Department of Social Protection which is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements. Appeals Officers are independent in their decision making functions.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that there is no record of any State Pension Contributory appeal by the person concerned having been registered by that office. In light of your request, the Appeals Office has written to the person concerned to advise of same and also requesting details of the appeal application request.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
