Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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131. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which reference has been made to liabilities such as arrears of mortgage, arrears of income tax and lack of income have been taken into account in the determination of means in respect of jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will arrange for review of the decision andor appeal with oral hearing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21059/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned is in receipt of a jobseeker’s allowance payment. The means assessment is subject to the legislative provisions of that scheme. It is open to the person concerned to appeal the decision and request an oral hearing to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. If there are any changes in his circumstances he can request a review of his means at his local office.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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132. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the procedure to be followed and entitlement to jobseeker's allowance or other social welfare payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21061/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The jobseeker allowance claim of the person concerned is currently under review and information has been requested from her to facilitate this review. She has been informed by the Department that the requested information must be submitted by the 21/05/2013 and that failure to do so will result in the suspension of her payment.