Michael Creed
Question:404. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a jobseeker's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [1696/14]
View answerWednesday, 15 January 2014
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The person concerned was refused Jobseeker’s Allowance by a Deciding Officer of the Department on the grounds that her means were not disclosed.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned together with the relevant Departmental papers were received by that office on 15 November 2013 and that the case will be 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.