Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2011

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Ceisteanna (350)

Eric J. Byrne

Ceist:

373 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the reasons behind the refusal to grant jobseeker’s allowance to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27547/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The application for jobseeker's allowance from the person concerned was disallowed as he failed to satisfy the habitual residence condition. The decision was upheld on appeal.

Question No. 374 answered with Question No. 364.