Terence Flanagan
Question:266. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding social welfare payments (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26642/14]
View answerTuesday, 24 June 2014
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In order to receive a jobseeker’s payment a person must satisfy the conditions of the scheme i.e. that they are available for and genuinely seeking work. Claims are reviewed on a regular basis and those who fail to satisfy those conditions can have their claim disallowed. You will also be aware that the Department has committed resources to activating jobseekers on the live register. Activation measures include the requirement to attend group or individual meetings with a case officer, and/or avail of suitable education, training or development opportunities, or specified employment programmes, which are considered appropriate to a person’s circumstances. Where a person fails to engage with the services on offer their payment can be reduced or withdrawn.
The Department does not comment on allegations about specific cases or customers. All allegations made whether anonymous, confidential or otherwise are examined and if relevant, will be referred for follow-up action.