Social Welfare Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019

Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Ceisteanna (563)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

563. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4003/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

This applicant was on Jobseeker's Benefit in September 2018, when she applied for Back to Education Allowance, BTEA, for which she qualified. The rules and regulations in relation to BTEA changed for the 2015-16 academic year, where the cumulative total was not to be frozen.

I am advised by my Department that, in general, this would be conveyed by the Case Officer to the customer at the time of application. It is open to the customer to apply for Jobseeker's Allowance or Jobseeker's Credits once her Jobseeker's Benefit exhausts. Should the customer wish to discuss her case in greater detail, she should contact her local Intreo Centre.

I trust this clarifies the matter.