Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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131. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an oral hearing in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15481/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to convene an oral hearing in this case.

Every effort will be made to hear the case as quickly as possible and the appellant will be informed when arrangements for the oral hearing 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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.

Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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132. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision to discontinue the payment of dietary allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15488/14]

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, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer's decision.

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.