Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2015

Tuesday, 7 July 2015

Questions (76)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the entitlement to a jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if that person's entitlement to a Foras Áiseanna Saothair – the Irish National Training and Employment Authority training scheme will be restored, on foot of the person's social welfare status; if the person concerned is eligible for a payment under the back-to-work enterprise scheme, as the person has not received payment for ten weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27296/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

As advised to the Deputy in reply to parliamentary question Nos. 67 on 11 June 2015 and 84 on 25 June, 2015, the jobseeker’s allowance claim for the person concerned, was suspended, pending receipt of bank statements as requested by a Social Welfare Inspector in March, 2015. The required documentation has now been received and has been examined by an Inspector who has identified a number of areas that require further clarification. A further request for clarification was sent on 30th June 2015 and a reply is required on or before 13th July 2015. Claim will remain suspended pending clarifications.