Over 45% of appeals successful

ALMOST half of all appeals against social welfare decisions were successful last year.

The appeals are decided by the Social Welfare Appeals office, which provides a statutory right of redress for people unhappy with decisions regarding their social welfare entitlements.

The office’s progress report for last year shows over 45% (7,493) of the appeals processed were successful. This figure compares with 43% in 2000 and 48% in 1999.