Michael Ring
Question:462 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will reconsider the back to work scheme application by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [39599/08]
View answerTuesday, 11 November 2008
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The back to work allowance scheme provides a financial incentive for long-term unemployed people to make the transition to work. Applicants are generally required to give the Department 14 days advance notice of taking up employment. However, some flexibility is exercised in this regard and applications may be accepted, if received within one month of the commencement of employment.
The person concerned applied for a back to work allowance on 3 October 2008, which was over a year after he had started work and accordingly, his application was refused. It is open to him to apply for a review of this decision and he should contact his Social Welfare Local Office in this regard.