Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015
193. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when appeals under the jobseeker's benefit scheme by persons (details supplied) will be decided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36464/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the jobseeker’s benefit appeals in the case of the first, second and third named persons have been referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeals based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.
With regard to the fourth named person, I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to allow the appeal by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision.
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.
