Social Welfare Appeals
An official questions-paper heading. 213 questions (5 oral, 208 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-08.
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| Month | Questions |
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| Jan 2025 | 15 |
| Feb 2025 | 36 |
| Mar 2025 | 10 |
| Apr 2025 | 24 |
| May 2025 | 27 |
| Jun 2025 | 13 |
| Jul 2025 | 26 |
| Sep 2025 | 10 |
| Oct 2025 | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | 9 |
| Jan 2026 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 8 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 13 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 |
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Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Social Welfare Appeals |
| 2026-04-30 | Social Welfare Appeals |
| 2025-11-13 | Social Welfare Appeals |
| 2025-11-13 | Social Welfare Appeals |
| 2025-09-25 | Social Welfare Appeals |
| 2025-05-27 | Social Welfare Appeals |
The questions
Pat Buckley
written
2025-02-25 · to Social
587. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will take steps in relation to the case of a person (details supplied) who is being denied carer's allowance on the grounds that they receive a fostering allowance from a fostering agency that is not funded under section 38 of the Health Act 2004, but the agency has a contract with Tusla; if this anomaly will be addressed; and …
Jen Cummins
written
2025-02-20 · to Social
273. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for a person (details supplied). [6873/25]
Paul Murphy
written
2025-02-19 · to Social
131. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the average processing times for social welfare appeals by scheme between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6485/25]
Danny Healy-Rae
written
2025-02-18 · to Social
506. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision on an appeal can be expedited (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6302/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
written
2025-02-13 · to Social
229. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision on a domiciliary care allowance appeal by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5318/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
written
2025-02-13 · to Social
230. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case for a review of the blind pension means test (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5322/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
written
2025-02-13 · to Social
231. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the case of a person (details supplied) having their disability allowance revoked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5325/25]
Mairéad Farrell
written
2025-02-13 · to Social
232. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an appeal for carer’s allowance which is under a section 317 review will issue to an individual (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5343/25]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-02-13 · to Social
234. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if a disability allowance application that was recently refused (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5357/25]
Gary Gannon
written
2025-02-13 · to Social
236. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case of a person (details supplied) needing disability benefit approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5397/25]
Peadar Tóibín
written
2025-02-12 · to Social
193. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case of an appeal by a person (details supplied), which has run beyond the normal guideline times for appeals. [4929/25]
Willie O'Dea
written
2025-02-11 · to Social
396. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a disability allowance appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3998/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
written
2025-02-11 · to Social
402. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4193/25]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-02-11 · to Social
404. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4216/25]
Pa Daly
written
2025-02-11 · to Social
408. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision on a carer’s allowance appeal for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4285/25]
Natasha Newsome Drennan
written
2025-02-11 · to Social
415. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on a carer’s allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4705/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
written
2025-02-06 · to Social
152. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the carer’s allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3616/25]
Willie O'Dea
written
2025-02-06 · to Social
154. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a domiciliary care allowance appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3687/25]
Willie O'Dea
written
2025-02-06 · to Social
164. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a domiciliary care allowance appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3887/25]
Pearse Doherty
written
2025-02-05 · to Social
663. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection when a disability allowance appeal decision will be made for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2500/25]
Willie O'Dea
written
2025-02-05 · to Social
682. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an appeal against a refusal of disability allowance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2825/25]
George Lawlor
written
2025-02-05 · to Social
685. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Social Protection when he expects a decision will be made on an appeal for a domiciliary care allowance for a person (details supplied) who submitted the appeal in May 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2900/25]
Maurice Quinlivan
written
2025-02-05 · to Social
720. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection about the case of a person (details supplied) who, having applied for and being refused an invalidity pension, appealed this decision and has been denied her request for an oral hearing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3127/25]
Mairéad Farrell
written
2025-01-22 · to Social
838. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the average waiting times for applications for disability allowance, carer's allowance and appeals; the work her Department has undertaken to reduce these waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46176/24]
Niamh Smyth
written
2025-01-22 · to Social
850. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46461/24]