Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 July 2012
85 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in regard to a jobseeker’s allowance appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32816/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office a decision will issue to the person concerned within the next 7-10 days.
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.
Jobseeker's Allowance
86 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a jobseeker’s benefit appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; when a decision will be made on the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32826/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 23 February 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 6 March 2012 and the case has been referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.
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.
