Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2016
21. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is eligible under the jobseeker's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8107/16]
View answerThe person concerned is currently in receipt of a reduced rate jobseeker’s allowance based on spousal earnings. Following a review of entitlement in September 2015 and again on 15 February 2016, weekly household means were assessed at €403.00 derived from documentation provided.
It is open to the person concerned to request a review of her means should there be a change in circumstances.
