Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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416. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for a disability allowance. [25797/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 9 October 2012. Following this hearing the Appeals Officer requested clarification on certain issues from the Department of Social Protection. Following receipt of the Department's response to his request, the Appeals Officer has considered the matter further and is of the view that a second oral hearing will be required. The Appeals Office anticipates that the oral hearing will be held in July. The person concerned will be notified when the arrangements have been made. 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.