Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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57. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there are any exemptions for persons who are on jobseeker's allowance and who find themselves in hospital for a number of weeks, with the result of their payment being cut off as they were not in a position to sign on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39659/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Jobseeker's allowance is payable to a person who satisfies all the conditions for the scheme including being capable of, available for and genuinely seeking work.

Generally a person receiving hospital treatment would not be considered available for work.

A person who finds themselves in this situation and who has insufficient funds to meet their needs can apply for a payment under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme by contacting the Department's nearest Intreo office.