Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2015
75. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for jobseeker's allowance or benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [25583/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 17th June 2015, 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.
