Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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632. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason social protection payments to persons (details supplied) were reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1242/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Following a review of the Farm Assist claim of the person concerned a Deciding Officer of the Department assessed his weekly means at €270.00 per week.

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 hold an oral hearing in this case on 12^thJanuary 2017. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the hearing.

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.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.