Vol. 446 No. 7
124 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Social Welfare the payments currently being made to Bosnian Refugees who are staying at Cherry Orchard; if these payments are adequate; if he will review the levels of payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2884/94]
There are currently nine Bosnian refugees resident at Cherry Orchard and in receipt of unemployment assistance from my Department. The rate of unemployment assistance is the maximum weekly rate applicable in a particular case less the means assessed against the person. In each case means have been assessed on the value of board and lodgings provided by Eastern Health Board at Cherry Orchard, as the refugees are provided with free accommodation, food and heating. The means assessed vary depending on the family circumstances — £25 per week in the case of a single person, £47 per week per person with a spouse-partner and an additional £6 per week for every child.
A person in receipt of unemployment assistance whose circumstances have changed may apply for a review of their means.
