Michael Healy-Rae
Question:316. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31707/23]
View answerThursday, 29 June 2023
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The Person Concerned submitted an application for Jobseekers Allowance on 15/5/2023 on which they stated that they were a full time student.
The Person Concerned was issued with a disallowance letter on 18/5/2023 on the grounds that they were a full time student.
The Person Concerned appealed this decision on the 24/5/2023 and following a review the decision was upheld and the appeal was submitted to the Appeals Office. A decision from the Appeal's Office will issue in due course.
The question of Back to Education was not looked into into this case as the Person Concerned was not in receipt of a qualifying payment for the required period of time and is under the age limit for this payment.