Jim Mitchell
Question:152 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason unemployment assistance has been discontinued in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if this case will be reviewed urgently.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.
Following investigation, the unemployment assistance claim of the person concerned was disallowed from 21 February 1990 on the grounds that his means exceeded the statutory limit for receipt of a qualification certificate from that date. His means, assessed at £7,075.12 p.a., are derived from the benefit of his spouse's earnings. The limit in his case is £6,500 p.a.
He appealed against this decision and his case has been referred to an appeals officer for consideration. When a decision is given, he will be informed of the outcome without delay.