Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2012

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Questions (319)

Barry Cowen

Question:

413 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for jobseeker’s allowance. [25320/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 13 March 2012. The case has been referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.

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.