Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal date for an oral hearing for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38189/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an oral hearing of this case was scheduled for 03rd July 2012. However, prior to the hearing the person concerned contacted that office and advised that she was not in a position to attend and the hearing was postponed.

The person concerned will be advised of the new hearing when arrangements have been completed.

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.