Written answers
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Department of Social Protection
Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals
Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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249. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding appeal against refusal of jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if it will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12151/15]
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was 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 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.
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