Jobseeker's Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 April 2015

Tuesday, 21 April 2015

Questions (273)

Mary Lou McDonald

Question:

273. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason persons (details supplied) in Dublin 22, participating in a beauty therapy community training course funded by Foras Áiseanna Saothair, the Irish National Training and Employment Authority, at the Ronanstown Training and Education Centre, Balgaddy, Lucan, County Dublin, received no social welfare payments from 2 July 2012 to 21 September 2012. [15579/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The persons concerned completed the Leaving Certificate Examinations in June 2012. Per current guidelines and in line with legislation, there is no entitlement to jobseeker’s allowance for a period of three months following completion of secondary education or from the date of the last Leaving Certificate Examination, whichever is the later.

Question No. 274 withdrawn.