Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 546: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when social welfare payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if interim basic payment will be arranged as a matter of urgency in view of the fact that the person has had no income for some considerable time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15660/09]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned claimed Jobseekers Benefit on 20 February 2009 and was requested to supply specific information and documentation to support his claim. Unfortunately, he has failed to submit his P45 in the absence of which a decision cannot be given on his claim. On receipt of the P45 or a letter from his employer confirming the date of cessation of employment a decision will be made on his claim and he will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.

The person concerned is in receipt of Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) pending a decision on his entitlement to benefit. If he requires further clarification on this payment or wishes to discuss any other entitlements under the SWA scheme he should contact the community welfare officer at his local health centre.