Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 May 2012

Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Ceisteanna (178)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

235 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a long-term entitlement to jobseeker’s assistance exists in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22918/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

As the person concerned has been in receipt of jobseeker's allowance for more than fifteen months she is considered to be long term unemployed. Payment will continue as long as the person concerned meets the conditions for entitlement to the allowance.