Jobseeker's Benefit Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Ceisteanna (269)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

269. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of jobseeker's payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29667/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 7 October 2016, 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.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.