Social welfare appeals training – May 2026

This online training course, delivered over the course of 1 half-day, will dive into the law relating to social welfare and social welfare appeals.

Topics included in the course include:

  • Introduction to the social welfare legal landscape
  • Overview of the social welfare decision making process
  • Overview of the social welfare review and appeals process, including in the Social Welfare Appeals Office
  • A practical toolkit for pursuing reviews and appeals


The main outcomes will be:

  • A broader understanding of the Irish social welfare law, as well as the mechanisms and procedures of the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
  • Empowerment of individuals to advocate on their own behalf in respect of their social welfare entitlements and their right to appeal.
  • Up-skill other advocacy services and organisations in social welfare law and social welfare appeals mechanism.

Location
This course is a half day course on Zoom from 10am-1pm.

Cost

€95

Dates

7th May 2026 10am-1pm

Booking details

To book in, fill out the registration details below and follow-up with payment via Stripe.

We will be in touch with confirmation of booking and with the relevant Zoom invitation link.

For further enquiries, please contact caseworker@communitylawandmediation.ie.

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