Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
1013. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if a claim by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed in view of the recent decision regarding education and a means-tested payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15314/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Part-Time Education Option (PTEO) was introduced by my Department to enable unemployed persons to attend part-time day/evening courses of education or training and retain their jobseeker's payment provided that they continue to satisfy the conditions of being available for and genuinely seeking employment on an on-going basis.
The person concerned was disallowed Jobseeker’s Allowance on the basis of not being available for or genuinely seeking full time work. This decision was based on the person concerned leaving part-time employment in order to commence a course of education.
The person concerned has appealed the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office and the outcome of this appeal is awaited. A decision in relation to the PTEO will be considered if the appeal is upheld.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
