Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Question:315. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39420/13]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2013
315. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39420/13]
View answerThe person concerned applied for jobseeker’s allowance and was assessed with weekly means in excess of the scheduled rate. He submitted an appeal of the assessment to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. All the relevant documentation has now been received in the Appeals Office and the case is due to be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. She will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, will hold an oral hearing.