Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
1352 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason for the delay in an appeal in respect of unemployment payment for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; when this case will be dealt with. [22651/04]
View answerThe person concerned applied for unemployment assistance and his weekly means were assessed at €60 derived from self-employment.
The person appealed against this decision to the social welfare appeals office in June 2004 and an appeals officer is of the opinion that an oral hearing is required. He will be advised of the date and venue for the hearing when the necessary arrangements have been made.
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.
