John McGuinness
Ceist:132. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if disability allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied); and if a positive decision will be expedited. [40444/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 9 October 2024
Ceisteanna (132)
Freagraí scríofa
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 there is no record of a Disability Allowance appeal by the person concerned having been received by that Office. However, an appeal in respect of a claim for Invalidity Pension was received in respect of the person concerned.
An Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, decided to allow the Invalidity Pension appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision by letter issued on 4 October 2024.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.