One-Parent Family Payment Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 November 2018

Thursday, 22 November 2018

Questions (208)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

208. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48692/18]

Written answers

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

The customer’s One Parent Family (Jobseekers Transition) Payment had a Penalty Rate applied.  This decision was reviewed and the penalty rate was lifted. The arrears issued to the customer on 15 November 2018.

I trust this clarifies the matter.