Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 May 2013

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Ceisteanna (209)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

209. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which an application for jobseeker's allowance was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if she will provide details of the means assessment carried out in respect of this application; if this claim will be reviewed in view of the fact that any savings accrued are the result of this person sensibly and conscientiously saving benefits they received. [21204/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned applied for jobseeker’s allowance from 9 April 2013 and was assessed with means of €169.41 per week arising from his parents’ income. As these weekly means exceed the maximum weekly rate of €144.00 which would have been payable in this instance, the person concerned does not qualify for a jobseeker’s allowance payment. It should be noted that means assessed were derived solely from his parents’ income; his accrued savings were below the assessable threshold and played no part whatsoever in the assessment. This was fully detailed in the decision letter issued to him 19 April 2013. A review of his means is not proposed at this time as there has been no change in his personal circumstances.