Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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76. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the entitlement to a jobseeker's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if that person's entitlement to a Foras Áiseanna Saothair – the Irish National Training and Employment Authority training scheme will be restored, on foot of the person's social welfare status; if the person concerned is eligible for a payment under the back-to-work enterprise scheme, as the person has not received payment for ten weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27296/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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As advised to the Deputy in reply to parliamentary question Nos. 67 on 11 June 2015 and 84 on 25 June, 2015, the jobseeker’s allowance claim for the person concerned, was suspended, pending receipt of bank statements as requested by a Social Welfare Inspector in March, 2015. The required documentation has now been received and has been examined by an Inspector who has identified a number of areas that require further clarification. A further request for clarification was sent on 30th June 2015 and a reply is required on or before 13th July 2015. Claim will remain suspended pending clarifications.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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77. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a payment to a person (details supplied) under the jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27389/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned has been receiving jobseeker’s benefit from this Department since 11 March 2015. To qualify for this payment a person must be available for and actively seeking employment, and where appropriate the Department can provide guidance with this. In this regard a Case Officer is currently engaged with the person concerned as part of the Intreo process in an effort to assist her in her efforts to obtain employment. If she has any concerns that her caring duties impinge on her ability to seek, and be available for, full-time work she should contact her Intreo Centre in relation to this as soon as possible.