Robert Troy
Question:330. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a disability allowance appeal for a person (details supplied). [43835/23]
View answerTuesday, 10 October 2023
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The 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 a Disability Allowance appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 12/09/2023. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were returned to the Appeals Office on 29/09/23 and will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if necessary, hold an oral hearing. The Appeals Officer will be notified of your request.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.