Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013
372. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for jobseeker's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she could expedite a decision on same. [2874/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. A decision will issue shortly.
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.
