Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2015
55. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the options open to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 to restore a weekly income given the cuts to the lone-parent payment in July 2015 and the impact this has had on this person's financial situation. [34877/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned is currently in receipt of supplementary welfare allowance at the rate of €74.92 per week, for which the person’s means were assessed at €140.88 per week.
A claim for jobseeker's allowance has been submitted with effect from 2 October 2015 and the person has been asked to provide documentary evidence from their employer confirming the date that the hours of employment were reduced, and the current earnings.
A decision on the person’s entitlement to jobseeker's allowance will be made when this documentation is received. The requested information from the employer will also enable a review of the supplementary welfare allowance claim in order to establish if the payment was made at the correct rate.
