Dan Neville (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Question 156: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if farm assist payment will be paid without further delay in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [5355/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of this case took place on 02 December 2010 following which the Appeals Officer referred the case to a Social Welfare Inspector for clarification of certain aspects. The case has now been referred back to the Appeals Officer who is now considering the appeal in the light of all the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer decision when the appeal has been determined.

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.