Pádraig O'Sullivan
Question:286. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37869/24]
View answerTuesday, 24 September 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 in that office on 26 August 2024. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers were received from the Department and the matter was referred to an Appeals Officer on 19th September 2024, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if necessary, hold an oral hearing.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.