Niamh Smyth
Question:682. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review case (details supplied) and provide an update on the matter. [3322/26]
View answerTuesday, 20 January 2026
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The request for appeal from the person concerned was received by the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) on the 5th of December 2025, where it was registered and sent to the relevant scheme area for review. The decision was upheld be the scheme area and the appeal was returned to the SWAO on the 14th of January, 2026. I am advised by the SWAO that the appeal has now been assigned to an Appeals Office and that an oral hearing has been deemed necessary in this case.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office will shortly make contact with the person concerned to schedule that oral hearing.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.