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One-Parent Family Payment Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2018

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

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Aengus Ó Snodaigh

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556. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a one-parent family payment by a person (details supplied); and when a decision will issue. [8498/18]

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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 3rd January 2018. At the oral hearing it was agreed that the person concerned would send in further documentation in support of their appeal. This documentation has been received and the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all of the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision when the appeal has been determined.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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