Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2018
89. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the policy in relation to the frequency with which an actor is means-tested when in receipt of jobseeker's allowance. [8286/18]
View answerJobseeker’s allowance is a means tested payment and a person must satisfy the scheme conditions which include a means test and being available for full-time work. All jobseeker allowance claims including an actor’s claim are subject to review. A person’s entitlement to jobseeker’s allowance is reviewed on a continuing basis to ensure that they continue to satisfy the conditions of the scheme. A person’s means may also be reviewed from time to time. A customer may also request a review of their means in the light of changed circumstances at any time.
I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
