Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2016
51. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an overpayment to a person (details supplied) under the jobseeker's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8260/16]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 5 April 2016, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral 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.
