Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2438. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is eligible for jobseeker's benefit or other social welfare entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32505/18]
View answerThe person concerned is not entitled to Jobseeker’s Benefit (JB) as he does not satisfy the contribution scheme conditions. However he made an application for means tested Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) on the 18 June 2018 to the Department’s Intreo office in Carrick-on Shannon. The claim was disallowed on 21 June 2018 in accordance with Section 142(2)(b) of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 as the means of the person concerned exceeded the limit allowed based on his family circumstances. The person concerned has been advised in writing of his decision and right to appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
