Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012
289 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for jobseeker’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30583/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, disallowed the appeal, of the person concerned, by way of summary decision.
Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts.
Following the submission of additional evidence the Appeals Officer has agreed to review the case. The person concerned will be contacted when the review of his appeal has been finalised.
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.
