Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Ceisteanna (1518)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

1518. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person is deemed unavailable for work for the entire month rather than two days and a jobseeker's payment refused completely rather than for two days in a circumstance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35731/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

To qualify for a jobseeker's payment, a person must satisfy certain scheme conditions which include being available for and genuinely seeking full-time employment. If the Deputy provides further details of the case in question, I will ask my officials to follow it up.