A Deciding Officer from the Department of Social and Family Affairs decides on every application for Blind Pension. If you are not satisfied with their decision, you can have it reviewed. You can also appeal it to the Social Welfare Appeals Office, either straight away or after the review.
To request a review, send any relevant written evidence to the Blind Pension Section within 21 days. A Deciding Officer will review your case. If you are not satisfied with their decision after the review, you may appeal it to the Social Welfare Appeals Office, which is independent of the Department of Social and Family Affairs.
If you want to appeal, you should do so in writing within 21 days of the date you were told of the decision. You can send your appeal to the Blind Pension Section or directly to:
Social Welfare Appeals Office
D'Olier House
D'Olier Street
Dublin 2
Telephone: (01) 671 8633
LoCall: 1890 74 74 34