Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 380: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person, details supplied, in County Mayo is being denied unemployment assistance. [23541/05]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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Following a review of his entitlements, a deciding officer disallowed the unemployment assistance claim of the person concerned on 15 June 2005 on the grounds that he is not available for and genuinely seeking full-time work. The person concerned has appealed this decision and his file has been forwarded to the independent social welfare appeals office for determination. Every effort is being made to have the appeal of the person concerned determined as soon as possible.

Under social welfare legislation, decisions regarding claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.