Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 November 2013
98. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection when a date will be agreed for an appeal of invalidity pension payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47381/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 15 October 2013, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.
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.
