Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 247: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding jobseeker's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [2178/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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1I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, has disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision.

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.

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 248: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a review on an application for illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2195/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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1The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 12th January 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Social Welfare Services on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred in due course 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.