Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 December 2013
127. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct jobseeker's allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52388/13]
View answerThe person concerned is in receipt of a jobseeker’s allowance payment at the weekly rate of €223.40 which comprises:
|
Allowance |
Rate |
|
Personal rate |
€188.00 |
|
Increase for Qualified Adult |
€124.80 |
|
Increase for 2 Qualified Children |
€59.60 |
|
Sub Total |
€372.40 |
|
Less means from spousal employment |
€149.00 |
|
Total Weekly Payment |
€223.40 |
This is the correct level of jobseeker’s allowance according to the information available to this department. The person concerned can request a review of means if his circumstances have recently.
