Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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42. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when a jobseeker's allowance will be restored fully, including any arrears, in view of the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare indicated that they would be out of the jurisdiction for two weeks; if full rent support and any arrears of basis payment are paid up to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4194/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Jobseeker's allowance has been fully restored in the case of the person concerned and all arrears due will be included in her next payment on 3 February 2015. Rent supplement is being paid at the correct rate for a person or her circumstances. No arrears are outstanding.

The person concerned should inform the local office if she is going to be out of the jurisdiction for two weeks.