Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2548. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the decision was made to cut benefits in the case of a person (details supplied); if the one-parent family payment will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34581/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned withdrew their One Family application during the course of an interview with a Social Welfare Inspector on 12/01/17. They stated that they were now living with their partner and child as a family unit.
The person concerned subsequently made an application for Jobseekers Allowance where they signed a statement declaring that they were living with their partner as a couple.
As Jobseekers Allowance is a means tested scheme, the partner’s earnings are accessible as means.
If the circumstances of the person concerned have changed, they should contact the Department to have their means reviewed.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
