Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 252: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for jobseekers allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24153/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, following receipt of the relevant Departmental papers including comments on the grounds of appeal, the appeal from the person concerned will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration.

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 on social welfare entitlements.

Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 253: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24215/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, following receipt of the relevant Departmental papers including comments on the grounds of appeal, the appeal from the person concerned will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration.

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 on social welfare entitlements.