John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 320: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a claim for jobseeker's allowance, now under appeal, will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied). [15407/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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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 on 29 June 2011. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements. 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.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 321: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for supplementary welfare allowance will be processed and approved as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [15413/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was refused an exceptional needs payment for assistance with an ESB bill. The HSE further advised that the person concerned has appealed the decision to the HSE Appeals Office but no decision has been made on his appeal. The HSE Appeals Office will contact the person concerned when a decision has been made on his appeal