David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 129: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the social welfare appeals office has all the necessary documentation to process an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision is expected to be reached on this appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14653/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned has been registered in that office on 3 June 2011 and will, in due course, be referred to an Appeals Officer who will decide whether the case can be decided on a summary basis or whether to list it for oral hearing.

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.