1180. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a deciding officer will be assigned to a SCOPE investigation applied for by an person (details supplied); when will a decision be made in relation to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42213/26]

A Social Welfare Inspector has been in touch with the customer in respect of this matter. When the investigation is completed the report of the Inspector will be reviewed by a deciding officer in Scope section. A formal employment status decision will issue shortly thereafter.

I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.