Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 298: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for refusal of a jobseeker's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28978/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing on 20 June 2012. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements. 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 on social welfare entitlements.