Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
476. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the reason jobseeker's allowance has been recently reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28038/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe maximum family rate of jobseeker's allowance for two adults is €312.80 per week or €156.40 per person per week. The spouse of the person concerned has recently been awarded jobseeker's allowance at €156.40 per week. The jobseeker's allowance of the person concerned was adjusted to €156.40 per week in order to keep the combined family payment within the maximum rate allowed.
