Finian McGrath
Ceist:362. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [6699/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 12 February 2013
Ceisteanna (362)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned has been advised by her Social Welfare Local Office on a number of occasions of her obligations regarding actively seeking employment as a condition of receiving jobseeker’s payments. She failed to attend two scheduled appointments with her Case Officer under the Pathways to Work programme on 18th and 24th January 2012. As a consequence she was deemed to be in breach of her obligations and was put on a reduced rate of jobseeker’s benefit from 4th February 2012.
Her payment may be restored to a higher rate if she re-engages with the process in a genuine manner. Should she wish to do so she should contact her Case Officer at the earliest opportunity.