Michael Ring
Question:241 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will have their appeal dealt with in regard to unemployment benefit. [6066/05]
View answerTuesday, 22 February 2005
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The person concerned applied for unemployment benefit on 10 January 2005. His claim was disallowed by the deciding officer on the grounds that he was not available for full-time work and not genuinely seeking employment.
The person appealed against this decision to the social welfare appeals office — appeal received on 7 February 2005 — 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 on claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers who are statutorily appointed. I have no role in making such decisions.