Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017
488. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the recent decision to suspend jobseeker's payment with a view to reinstatement in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12859/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs per response to PQ 8884-17, payment of jobseeker’s allowance was suspended when the person concerned declared means from self-employment to an officer of the Department which when combined with means from insurable employment resulted in her weekly means exceeding the prescribed limit. Following representations in the present PQ, a further meeting was arranged with the person concerned wherein an officer of the Department undertook a review of her circumstances. Following this review the position remains unchanged.
An appeal in respect of the person concerned was received in the Ballyfermot local office on 10th March 2017. This appeal is currently being processed and the person concerned will be informed of the outcome on completion of this process.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
