Niamh Smyth
Question:481. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the review/appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25367/24]
View answerTuesday, 11 June 2024
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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 an appeal by the person concerned was registered on the 8th April 2024. 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 received from the Department on 24th May 2024 and the case in question will be shortly 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 appeal hearing.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.