Áine Collins
Ceist:228 Deputy Áine Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an appeal for jobseeker’s benefit will issue in respect of a person (details supplied). [7649/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 12 April 2011
Ceisteanna (209, 210)
Freagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case. The person concerned will be informed when arrangements have been made.
There has been a very significant increase in the number of appeals received by the Social Welfare Appeals Office since 2007 when the intake was 14,070 to 2010 when the intake rose to 32,432. These increases have caused delays in the processing of appeals. In order to be fair to all appellants, appeals are dealt with in strict chronological order. 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 on social welfare entitlements.
Michael McGrath
Ceist:229 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a rent supplement appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [7727/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the time frame available, I regret that the Department is not in a position to reply to this question. The Department will be in contact with the Deputy over the coming days and will reply in full to the question raised.