Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2010

Wednesday, 7 July 2010

Questions (280)

Michael Ring

Question:

296 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be examined by another medical assessor to finalise their illness benefit appeal. [30700/10]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, in accordance with statutory requirements, the Department was asked for the documentation in the case and the Deciding Officer's comments on the grounds of the appeal. In that context, an examination by another Medical Assessor will be carried out. The person concerned will be notified when arrangements for the examination have been completed.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social and Family Affairs and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.