Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2015
13. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason for non-payment of a jobseeker's allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35302/15]
View answerThe person concerned has been refused jobseeker's allowance as he is not habitually resident in the state. The person concerned was given a detailed list of the reasons why the payment was refused on 27th July 2015; he was also advised of his right to appeal this decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. An appeal is currently being considered by an Appeals Officer who will advise the person concerned of the outcome.
