Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 March 2017

Thursday, 30 March 2017

Questions (186)

Willie Penrose

Question:

186. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection if social welfare payments that are due to persons who are placed on temporary layoff by their employer (details supplied) in County Kildare can be expedited, in view of the fact there are 14 employees involved and they have not received any social protection payments to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15978/17]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The claims in question are being dealt with by Newbridge Intreo Centre. There have been some delays in claim processing recently due to high demand but it is expected that claims for the customers concerned will be processed this week.

All customers are advised of their right to apply for Supplementary Welfare Allowance, as an interim payment, while they await a decision on their jobseekers claims.