Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 February 2014
134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the decision to refuse jobseeker's allowance will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10173/14]
View answer135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when rent support will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10174/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together.
The person concerned made a claim for jobseeker’s allowance on 26th June 2013 which was disallowed on the grounds that she was not habitually resident in the State. She appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 8th August 2013 and her Appeal was disallowed on 6th February 2014.
As a result of the outcome of her Appeal the person concerned does not have an entitlement to a rent supplement as a person must also satisfy the habitual residence condition to receive this payment.
