Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2016

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Questions (129)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if arrears have issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare under the jobseeker's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2273/16]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned was paid arrears of jobseeker’s allowance amounting to €938.40 on 17 December 2015, covering the period 2nd December 2015 to 22 December 2015. No further arrears are due in this case.