John Lyons
Question:412. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 had their jobseeker's payment reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23796/13]
View answerTuesday, 21 May 2013
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Until recently the person concerned was in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance at a weekly rate of €164.70, which comprised of a personal rate of €144.70 and in addition a winter fuel allowance of €20.00. Payment of the winter fuel allowance ceased with effect from the week beginning 8th April 2013 which returned his weekly rate to €144.70. This rate is means-assessed based on the payment of a non-contributory state pension to his wife, who is also in receipt of the full range of household benefits and qualifies for free travel.