Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2013

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Ceisteanna (364)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

364. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent of increase of means in net parental income in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the obvious deterioration of the family's finances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10047/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

The increase in parental income was due to an increase in net earnings from employment of €66.79 per week and the inclusion of net rental income from property of €134.73 per week. The rental income was not disclosed by the person concerned when he made his jobseeker’s allowance claim.