Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 246: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare regarding illness benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34370/12]

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 disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer decision on 11th July 2012.

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.