Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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170. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on a paternity allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46076/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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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 disallow the paternity benefit 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 Employment Affairs and 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.