Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2009
294 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the appeal against the decision to refuse jobseeker’s allowance will be heard in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46695/09]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in the case. The person concerned will be notified when the necessary arrangements have been made. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
295 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision on an appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46709/09]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the relevant Departmental papers and comments of the Department have been received and the case has been referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
296 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a decision has been reached regarding an application for carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 which was originally submitted July 2008; and if they will be notified of the decision. [46734/09]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, including that adduced at an oral hearing, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
297 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [46743/09]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, in accordance with statutory requirements, the Department was asked for the documentation in the case and the Deciding Officer's comments on the grounds of the appeal. In that context, an examination by another Medical Assessor will be carried out. The person concerned will be notified when arrangements for the examination have been completed. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
