How to appeal a decision about your social welfare claim
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If you made an application for any of the schemes on this list, you can make an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
You cannot appeal the schemes on this list .
To make an appeal you can download and fill out the form below and email it to swappeals@welfare.ie or print and fill out the form and post it to:
Social Welfare Appeals Office, D'Olier House, D'Olier Street , Dublin , D02 XY31.
Contact us if you need an alternative version of this form.
Phone number:0818 747434 /01 6732800
You should state your name, your address and your Personal Public Service (PPS) number and enclose:
Important: If you want any information or copies of documents that the department used in reaching the decision, contact the relevant scheme area of the Department of Social Protection.
Appeals must be submitted within 21 days of the date of the letter giving the decision of the Deciding Officer or Designated Person. If you don't appeal before this deadline, it may result in your appeal not being accepted.
When submitting your appeal, you can advise that you intend to send further evidence in support of your appeal. You must do this as soon as possible.
If you made an application for any of the schemes on below list, you can make an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.