Written Answers - Social Welfare Appeals Tuesday, 24 April 2012

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  379.  Deputy Billy Timmins      asked the Minister for Social Protection      the position regarding an appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20338/12]

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton):    I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence allowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. Notification of the Appeals Officer decision, issued to the person concerned on 20th April 2012. 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 on social welfare entitlements.

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