Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding jobseeker's allowance in respect of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1167/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeals by the persons concerned were referred to an Appeals Officer on 30th November 2012, who will make a summary decision on the appeals based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeal against decisions on social welfare entitlements.