Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 751: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is the case that asylum seekers who are in direct provision sign for a full social welfare payment despite the fact they only receive €19.00 per week; if he is satisfied with such a practice; if the remainder of the payment is transferred to the accommodation centre to which the person is allocated; the way this money is accounted for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1900/08]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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All matters relating to Direct Provision, including the rate of direct provision allowance, are the responsibility of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and of the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of that Department.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 752: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when an appeal for retrospective jobseekers benefit will be finalised for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [1957/08]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing. The person concerned will be informed when arrangements have been made.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of my Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.