Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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66. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an interim payment and-or jobseeker's allowance is available in the case of a person (details supplied), when that person reaches 65 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19423/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned may have the necessary number of PRSI contributions to apply for Jobseeker's Benefit (JB). A decision on eligibility can be made by the Department once an application has been received. In cases where a person does not qualify for JB an application for Jobseeker's Allowance, which is a means tested payment, may be made.