Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023
494. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the payment method for receiving a jobseeker’s allowance by a person (details supplied) can remain in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4328/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe decision was taken following the lifting of Public Health Restrictions in 2022 to return to paying Jobseeker payments through the Post Office Network.
Payments to the Post office is one of the measures in terms of preventing fraud as it necessitates the claimant attending in person. Measures to combat fraud are regularly reviewed and updated by the Department.
The Person Concerned has been receiving payment to their Bank Account since April 2020 due to the Pandemic. In line with the policy of returning to Post Office payments the person's payment method will revert to the post office. The person concerned is not in any category that would be outside the parameters for returning payment to the post office. There is an option for the person concerned to change their post office location to one that may be more suitable to them either online or by calling to their local Intreo Office.
