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‹ Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Family Income Supplement Eligibility. Delays in medical appeals
Summary
Dr. O’Connell said rejected claimants may wait seven to ten months for a consultant’s report needed for an appeal; the Chair then moved the discussion on.
I would bring to the Minister's attention the fact that persons who are rejected for social welfare after medical examination by a medical referee are told that they can appeal and present fresh evidence which is usually required from a consultant, but these people have to wait seven to ten months to see the consultant, and meanwhile they are being discriminated against. The Minister might look into that.
Comment on this
I am sorry the Deputy was not here but the Chair has devoted a considerable amount of time to this question.