Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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411. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the date for an oral hearing in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50740/13]

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 of the available evidence, decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of an Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed in the light of additional evidence or new facts.

I am advised that the person concerned has submitted additional evidence and that the Appeals Officer has agreed to review the case. As part of this review, the Appeals Officer will decide if an oral hearing of the case is warranted. The person concerned will be contacted when the review of her appeal has been finalised. 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.