Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2023
444. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an overpayment appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry registered in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33821/23]
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 the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to convene an oral hearing in this case.
Every effort will be made to hear the case as quickly as possible and the appellant will be informed when arrangements for the oral hearing have been made.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy
