Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 1158: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if he will investigate this case to ensure that the person receives urgent financial support; and if they will receive back dated payments to assist them in clearing their rent arrears amongst other debts. [1440/07]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned applied for Jobseeker's Allowance on 25 September 2006 and was requested to submit (a) proof of identity, (b) proof of address, (c) a letter of fitness from her doctor and (d) evidence that she was genuinely seeking work. A final request for these items issued on 4 October 2006 advising that failure to supply the details requested would result in her claim being closed. As she failed to submit the requested items the claim was closed.

The person concerned made a repeat application for Jobseeker's Allowance on 11 January 2007 and, on receipt of all the necessary information and documentation, payment was awarded with effect from 15 January 2007 (3 waiting days applied). The first payment issued on 19 January 2007 and all payments due to date have issued.

The person concerned did not apply for Supplementary Welfare Allowance during the months September 2006 to December 2006.