Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 May 2013
163. Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in determining an appeal for suspending jobseeker's benefit with particular reference to an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and when the appeal will be determined. [24755/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered on 25th March 2013. The appeal was referred to an Appeals Officer on 26th April 2013, 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.
