Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals

Thursday, 18 October 2018

Questions (325)

Frank O'Rourke

Question:

325. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision on a jobseeker's allowance appeal will be made on behalf of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42811/18]

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Written answers

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who will consider the appeal in the light of all of the evidence submitted. It is expected that a decision will issue to the person concerned within the next week.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.