Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013
321. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for jobseeker's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13918/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that a Jobseeker’s Allowance appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 28th January 2013. 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 4th March 2013 and the case will be 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.
