Michael Ring
Ceist:845 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved and awarded her jobseeker’s allowance. [32938/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 6 October 2009
Ceisteanna (746)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned has been awarded jobseeker's benefit from 1 September, 2009. She is a short-time worker and qualifies for a weekly rate of €81.70. Her first payment issued to her on 18 September, 2009.
Under Social Welfare legislation decisions in relation to claims must be made by Deciding Officers and Appeals Officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.