Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
703. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if steps can be taken to restore payment in the case of a person (details supplied); if the person's case can be urgently investigated with a view to restoration of payment or alternative appropriate payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42402/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraPayment of Jobseeker’s Allowance in the case of the person concerned has been suspended, as information requested relating to spousal means has not been provided by the person concerned. It is not possible to progress a review of entitlement in the absence of the requested information. The person concerned has submitted an appeal to the Intreo Centre, and a submission is currently being prepared for the Social Welfare Appeals Office which functions independently of the Department. The person concerned will be informed of the outcome on completion of the appeals process.
