Jobseeker's Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2014

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Questions (179)

Clare Daly

Question:

179. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo who was informed on 29 September 2014 that she qualified for jobseeker’s transition allowance and that her first payment would be paid on 2 October 2014 at Sligo post office; if her attention has been further drawn to the fact that to date no payment has been provided at Sligo post office; the reason payments are not being made to this person; when payments will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45245/14]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The person in question applied for Jobseeker’s allowance transition (JST) and was provisionally advised she would qualify. When the application was more closely examined the officer dealing with the claim realised the person in question did not have an entitlement and telephoned the person in question advising her that a payment would not be made.

The person in question was advised of this decision in writing and has also been advised of her right to appeal this decision.