Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 May 2017
138. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection the method of calculation used by the Jobpath providers (details supplied) in calculating the amount of money paid to persons who claim travel costs if travelling by car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25076/17]
View answerBoth JobPath providers, Seetec and Turas Nua, provide immediate reimbursement for travel expenses upon production of a ticket / evidence of travel. This includes bus routes and where no suitable public transport is available, mileage costs will be paid. The amount payable is calculated on the basis of the most direct route from their home address to the office of the JobPath provider. Travel expenses may also be paid on the same basis by the JobPath companies for costs incurred by jobseeker's attending job interviews.
The current rates payable are in line with the AA published average running costs per kilometre for a car.
