Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
695. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a jobseeker's benefit appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); if she will expedite same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38557/13]
View answerI am informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, an appeal was registered on 17th July 2013 and in accordance with the statutory requirements, the Appeals Office has contacted the appellant and asked him to set out the complete grounds of his appeal. There is no record of any response having been received to date to this request. On receipt of his response the relevant departmental papers will be requested from the Department of Social Protection and the appeal will then be referred in due course to an Appeals Officer for consideration.
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.
