Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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1210. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing can be arranged in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34440/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that it is intended to convene an oral hearing in order to determine the appeal of the person concerned.

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.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.