Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 April 2014
371. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been reached in respect of an appeal for jobseeker's allowance following an oral hearing in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18070/14]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision on 9 April 2014.
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.
