Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 section 333

Social welfare tribunal

Section 333 establishes the Social Welfare Tribunal, setting out its composition, appointment procedures, powers to take evidence, and the Minister's regulation-making authority.

• The Tribunal comprises a chairman and four ordinary members appointed by the Minister — two nominated by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and two by an employers' organisation.
• Members may resign or be removed by the Minister, and vacancies are filled in the same manner for the remainder of the outgoing member's term.
• The Tribunal can take evidence on oath, compel witnesses to attend and produce documents, and treat false evidence as perjury.
• The Minister may make regulations covering application procedures, hearing arrangements, representation, decision notification, costs, and the Tribunal's official seal.