Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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Question 300: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal hearing in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [23944/12]

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