Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2022
462. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made to date in the determination of an application for a jobseeker’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25870/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned applied for Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) with effect from 04/03/2022. This claim was subsequently closed as requested documentation was not provided and the application could not be progressed.
The person concerned applied for Jobseeker’s Benefit (JB) with effect from 12/05/2022 and this claim is currently being processed. On completion of assessment the person concerned will be advised of the outcome in writing. As the person requested that her application be backdated, she was issued a UP80 form for completion by her employer verifying details of her days/hours of employment as well as her salary and casual dockets for completion by the person concerned outlining pattern of employment for relevant back-dating period. When the completed documentation has been received, the request to back-date the application will be considered and the person concerned will be advised of the outcome.The person concerned applied for a basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) with effect from 12/05/2022. This claim was awarded and is currently in payment pending the outcome of her application for JB. The person’s first basic SWA payment was available at her nominated post office on 19/05/2022 covering the period 12/05/2022 to 25/05/2022.I trust this clarifies the matter.
