Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 October 2018
219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the level of payment of jobseeker's allowance has been reduced in the case of a person (details supplied); if a review will be undertaken with a view to restoring the initial level with particular reference to the hardship being experienced in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42580/18]
View answerThe person concerned is a part-time worker and claims a Jobseeker's Allowance payment for the days she is not employed. Her rate of payment is reduced by the amount of means attributable to earnings in respect of days in employment. The amount of means attributable is based on information supplied by the employer on Form UP 16 dated 29/9/2018.
If there are any changes in the circumstances of the person concerned, this should be notified to the Newbridge Intreo Centre, Moorefield Road, Newbridge and a review of means will be undertaken accordingly.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
