Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2021
422. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection if additional information relating to a jobseeker’s review by a person (details supplied) was received; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33470/21]
View answerThe customer's application for Jobseekers Allowance is currently pending a decision. A Social Welfare Inspector of this Department wrote to the customer in April 2021 and again on 31 May 2021 by registered post, requesting outstanding information which was deemed necessary in order for a Deciding Officer to make a determination on the claim.
The outstanding requested documentation was received by the Inspector on Friday last - 18 June 2021. The Inspector has completed his report and the report has been forwarded to the Dungloe INTREO office, in order that a decision can be made on the claim.
If the customer is experiencing financial difficulty while awaiting the outcome of her claim, it is open to her to contact her local Community Welfare Service in order to seek assistance under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance Scheme. Information for schemes administered by my Department can be viewed at the Department’s website, via www.gov.ie.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
