Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011
161 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the case in respect of a disallowed appeal for jobseeker’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31860/11]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, including that adduced at the oral hearing, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision.
Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
162 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the position in the matter of refusal of jobseeker’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31861/11]
View answerA decision to disallow an application for jobseeker's allowance from the person concerned was made on 11th October 2011. The reply to the parliamentary question cited by the Deputy was prepared before the decision was made.
