Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2015

Thursday, 12 February 2015

Questions (45)

Dan Neville

Question:

45. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason a jobseeker's allowance payment will cease in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6382/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned made an application to illness benefit which was awarded with effect from 14 January 2015.

Consequently her jobseeker’s allowance claim was closed on 13 January 2015.