Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 688: To ask the Minister for Social Protection in respect of jobseeker's allowance the period in which a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is deemed to have means of €139.00 per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48469/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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One of the conditions for receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance is that the person must satisfy the means test. The person concerned was awarded Jobseeker's Allowance with effect from 12 July 2010 at a weekly rate of €49.00. His means which are derived from self employment are based on net earnings of €7,215.62 during the period 22 June 2009 – 18 June 2010.

If there has been a change in his circumstances, he should contact his local Social Welfare Branch Office to request a review of the means assessment.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 689: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when rent arrears will be paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48503/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Service Executive has advised that no arrears of rent supplement are due to the person concerned and they are not aware of any issue in this regard.