Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2016
404. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for a back to enterprise allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reopened and re-examined with particular reference to their eligibility and to the fact that their business is now open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34951/16]
View answerThe business proposal of the person concerned was for a franchise operation and she discussed the proposal with a case officer who advised her that she considered that the proposal did not meet the eligibility criteria for the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA). The proposal involved considerable financial exposure for the person concerned and the case officer advised that she was of the view that it was unlikely to succeed.
The person concerned was advised that she could apply for jobseekers allowance and there is a claim pending in Galway Intreo Centre.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
