John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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35. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal claim for benefit will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite the matter. [49528/14]

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 person concerned 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.