Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Questions (162)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is deemed to require the permission of their spouse to have their portion of jobseeker's allowance paid directly to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27982/16]

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Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The application of the person concerned will be reviewed as soon as possible in accordance with the Department’s guidelines and she will be contacted upon completion of this review.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.