Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 September 2014
85. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an entitlement to unemployment benefit exists in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35320/14]
View answerIt is open to the person concerned to make an application for Jobseekers Benefit. In order to qualify the person must
- be unemployed
- be under pension age
- be capable of work
- be available for full-time work
- be genuinely seeking work
- have sustained a substantial loss of employment
- satisfy the contribution conditions
- prove unemployment in the prescribed manner.
