Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
592. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for jobseeker’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52503/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy officials are in the process of completing the transition to Jobseeker’s payments for customers who were in receipt of a COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) of €203 per week prior to 07/09/2021. Any customer who is part of this phase and who applied for a Jobseeker’s payment will continue to receive a PUP until the decision is made on their Jobseeker’s claim.
According to the records of my Department, a Jobseeker’s Allowance claim was registered for the person concerned on 06/10/2021. This claim is currently awaiting the decision of a Deciding Officer. The person concerned will remain in receipt of a PUP until a decision has been made on her JA claim.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
