Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2022
208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the jobseeker's allowance will be restored immediately in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47862/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraJobseeker's Allowance is a means-tested payment made to people who are unemployed and, amongst other qualifying criteria, are available for full-time work.
According to the records of my Department, the person concerned was in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) from 21/03/2022 until 30/08/2022. Eligibility to JA ceased when my Department was advised by the Revenue Commissioners of the person’s commencement of employment.
My Department was advised the person had received wages from her employer on 02/09/2022 for training she had undertaken. No further wages have since been paid to the person pending completion of the Garda vetting process.
While awaiting wages from her employer, the person concerned applied for a basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) on 26/09/2022 which has been awarded at a weekly rate of €254 with effect from 15/09/2022. The person will receive her first payment and any arrears due in her nominated bank account on 29/09/2022.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
