Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2015
194. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal for a payment of jobseeker's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [34291/15]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned together with the relevant Departmental papers were received and registered in that office on 28 September 2015. The appeal will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing to determine the appeal.
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.
