Appeal a social welfare decision — English letter template

Use this if you disagree with a social welfare decision. Send it to the Social Welfare Appeals Office within 21 days of the decision, with a copy of the decision letter. You can also appeal online or by email.

What the letter says

I want to appeal the decision on my claim. Reason: [your reason]. I attach a copy of the decision and my evidence.

The letter in English

Fill in the parts in [brackets], print, sign and send it by post. Keep a copy.

[Your full name]
[Your address]
[Town and Eircode]

[Name of the agency or company]
[Address from the letter]

[Town], [DD/MM/YYYY]

Re: Appeal against a social welfare decision

Dear Sir or Madam,

To: Social Welfare Appeals Office

I wish to appeal the decision dated [DD/MM/YYYY] on my claim for [name of the payment].

Reason: [Explain why the decision is wrong.]

[I enclose a copy of the decision letter and my supporting documents.]

Please confirm that you have received my appeal.

Yours faithfully,


[Signature]
[Your full name]

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