Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 171: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason the unemployment benefit of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was discontinued in view of the fact that they produced evidence that they were looking for work. [25499/06]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned was in receipt of unemployment assistance up to 20 June 2006 when, following a review of his claim which took account of all the available evidence, the Deciding Officer disallowed the claim on the basis that he was not genuinely seeking employment.

The person appealed against this decision and in accordance with the statutory requirements the relevant departmental papers and comments of my Department were sent to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. The case has been referred to an Appeals Officer for early consideration.

Under Social Welfare Legislation decisions in relation to 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 decision.