Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 45: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when jobseeker's benefit will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23189/09]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned made an application for jobseeker's allowance on 11 February 2009. Under a pilot scheme for new claimants aged between 18 and 19 years she was referred directly to FÁS for a 6 week training programme. The Department was subsequently advised by FÁS that the person concerned was unable to attend the course. Outstanding issues regarding her availability for employment and her means assessment have now been finalised and a decision will be made on her claim shortly.