Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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757. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will schedule an oral hearing for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32720/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to hold an oral hearing in this case on 18 July 2017. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the 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 hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.