Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 May 2014
363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent of any arrears due in respect of jobseeker's allowance or other payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22262/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned was awarded Jobseekers Allowance of €100.00 from 27th January 2014, which is the maximum for a customer between the ages of 18-24 years. He received his first payment on 5th March 2014.
The person concerned is repaying a previous overpayment and a deduction of €15.00 per week is currently being made from his weekly payment. Once this overpayment is repaid in full, he will revert to a payment of €100.00. There are no outstanding arrears due to the person concerned.
