Written answers

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Department of Social Protection

Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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363. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent of any arrears due in respect of jobseeker's allowance or other payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22262/14]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned was awarded Jobseekers Allowance of €100.00 from 27thJanuary 2014, which is the maximum for a customer between the ages of 18-24 years. He received his first payment on 5th March 2014.

The person concerned is repaying a previous overpayment and a deduction of €15.00 per week is currently being made from his weekly payment. Once this overpayment is repaid in full, he will revert to a payment of €100.00. There are no outstanding arrears due to the person concerned.

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