Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021
531. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a social welfare payment will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25612/21]
View answerThe person concerned submitted an application for a Jobseeker’s Allowance payment on 27/08/2020. This application was disallowed as the person concerned did not satisfy the Habitual Residence Condition and did not provide evidence that his means were less than the weekly rate of Jobseeker’s Allowance appropriate to his circumstances.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 05/11/2020 and was afforded the option of appealing the decision to a Deciding Officer or the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. To-date a request for an appeal has not been received.
An application form for a Supplementary Welfare Allowance payment has been issued to the person concerned. When the completed application form and any relevant supporting documentation are received the application will be assessed and the person concerned will be advised of the outcome.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
