Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 March 2010
364 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is now the practice each month to notify jobseeker’s benefit recipients the next time and place for collection of that benefit; the reason for this practice which seems to be unjustified in terms of time or money; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10276/10]
View answerIt is not understood to what the Deputy is referring. Jobseeker's are advised at the start of their claim as to their rate of payment and the method by which they will be paid. In the vast majority of cases, they are paid at the Post Office of their choice. No further communication relating to the method of payment is issued unless the payment method is being changed.
All jobseeker's who get paid at the Post Office get a receipt handed to them with their payment advising them of the components of their payment and a reminder as to the next day they have to sign on at their local office.
