Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the continued delay in the awarding of jobseeker's allowance in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12468/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The persons concerned have both made repeat claims for jobseeker’s allowance, having both lost their appeal against an earlier disallowance. The first repeat claim was made on the 4 December 2012 and the second person made their claim on 1 January 2013. Both claims are currently under investigation in relation to the assessment of means. Once the means assessment is completed, a decision will be made on each claim and the persons concerned will be advised of the outcome.