Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 128: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the appeal officers who attended on behalf of his Department in relation to an oral hearing that was held for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the name of the person or persons who dealt with the appeal; the rank of that person or persons; and if a copy of any notes that were taken on that day in relation to this appeal will be provided. [3635/06]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned appealed a decision to disallow his claim for unemployment assistance. The case was referred to an appeals officer who, following an oral hearing and having considered all the evidence, including that adduced at the hearing, allowed the appeal. My Department has been advised of the decision and is making arrangements to put the claim into payment. Relevant notes of the appeal hearing will be provided to the appellant on request.

Under social welfare legislation, decisions in relation to claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers. Those officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions. If the Deputy has a complaint relating to the matter it will be dealt with. It would not be appropriate, however, in the context of this reply to provide the other information sought by the Deputy.