Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which a review/appeal has taken account of the family circumstances in respect of liabilities in the determination of the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of jobseeker's allowance means; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15946/13]

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 on 20 March 2013. The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing. 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.