Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 386: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason the jobseeker's allowance appeal was unsuccessful in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29611/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts. Following the submission of additional evidence the Appeals Officer agreed to review the case and in light of the new evidence submitted has revised his decision and has allowed the appeal. The person concerned was advised of the revised decision on 13th June 2012. 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.