Vol. 550 No. 2
429 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when an unemployment assistance appeal will be heard for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7909/02]
The person concerned applied for unemployment assistance on 15 October 2001. The deciding officer disallowed his claim on the grounds that he was not available for or genuinely seeking work and that he had not fully disclosed his means.
The person concerned has appealed this decision to the social welfare appeals office. An appeals officer has examined his case and is of the opinion that an oral hearing is necessary. The person has been asked to furnish certain documents in advance of the hearing. These documents have not yet been received and a reminder has been issued. As soon as these documents are received a date will be set for the hearing and the person will be notified accordingly.
Under social welfare legislation decisions in relation to claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.
