Jobseeker's Benefit Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2014

Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Questions (135)

Derek Keating

Question:

135. Deputy Derek Keating asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to set out the position on a matter whereby a series of errors were made in determining, responding to, paying and dealing with a claim for jobseeker's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will confirm that the two PPS numbers applicable to the person and the contributions made by the person have been properly considered in dealing with the issue. [38075/14]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

Due to an administrative error when processing the jobseeker’s benefit claim of the person concerned an overpayment occurred. Clondalkin Local Office will arrange to meet with the person concerned in order to discuss this matter. I can confirm that all contributions paid by the person concerned are linked to her new PPS number and were considered when processing this case.