Jobseeker's Benefit Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Ceisteanna (661)

Mary Lou McDonald

Ceist:

661. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin who finished an apprenticeship and went straight into college whilst in part-time employment with HMV, is not entitled to any form of welfare benefit since his employment ceased. [17162/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

According to the Department’s records there is no recent application from the person concerned for a jobseekers payment. It is open to the person concerned to make an application for such a payment at his local social welfare office.