Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 October 2012

Thursday, 11 October 2012

Questions (105)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason social welfare payment ceased in respect of an entire family during the period of the absence of one member of the family, if she will facilitate immediate reinstatement and payment of any arrears due in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44049/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned left the State on 1st August 2012 without notifying his Social Welfare Local Office, and as a result payments of his jobseekers allowance were stopped. The absence continued until 13th September 2012 whereupon his jobseekers allowance was reinstated from 14th September 2012. He was not entitled to payments for his dependants while he was absent from the State.