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Thursday, 5 December 2013

Department of Social Protection

Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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127. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct jobseeker's allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52388/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned is in receipt of a jobseeker’s allowance payment at the weekly rate of €223.40 which comprises:

AllowanceRate
Personal rate€188.00
Increase for Qualified Adult€124.80
Increase for 2 Qualified Children€59.60
Sub Total€372.40
Less means from spousal employment€149.00
Total Weekly Payment€223.40
This is the correct level of jobseeker’s allowance according to the information available to this department. The person concerned can request a review of means if his circumstances have recently.

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