Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 January 2014
411. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in receipt of jobseeker's allowance will be affected if they were to take part in a community employment scheme for six months; if they will be entitled to jobseeker's allowance after six months until retirement age; if the jobseeker's allowance would cease after a certain period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4059/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the event that the person concerned participates in a community employment (CE) scheme, his entitlement to jobseeker’s allowance will cease for the duration of the scheme as he would no longer be unemployed. On completion of his contract with the CE scheme he could qualify for jobseeker’s allowance again provided he satisfies all the relevant qualifying conditions for receipt of this payment. There are no prescribed limits regarding the duration of payment of jobseeker’s allowance; provided that the conditions are satisfied it is normally payable up until age 66.
