Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020
539. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the appropriate payment and level of payment in respect of jobseeker’s or disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25371/20]
View answerThe person concerned submitted an application for a Disability Allowance on 13/06/2018. The application, based upon the evidence submitted was refused on medical grounds and the person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 07/08/2018.
A further application was received from the person concerned on 18/10/19 and this was also refused on medical grounds. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 08/01/2020 and was afforded the option to submit further medical evidence in support of her application for review. She was also advised of her right to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. To-date no request for a review or an appeal has been received from the person concerned.
The person concerned is currently in receipt of a Jobseeker’s Allowance payment at the maximum weekly personal rate of €203 plus an increase of €40 in respect of a qualified child. Her weekly rate of Jobseeker’s Allowance is €243.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
