Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1579. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an oral hearing for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36537/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that following an oral hearing of the case in question, the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all of the evidence submitted. The Appeals Officer has advised that a decision will be finalised this week.

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.