Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 June 2015
42. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal under the supplementary welfare allowance and jobseeker's allowance schemes in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24243/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that a Supplementary Welfare Allowance appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 10th June 2015. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When these papers have been received from the Department, the case in question 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 appeal hearing.
I have further been advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, to date, no appeal in respect of jobseeker’s allowance has been received from the person concerned.
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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.
