Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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189. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cause of the delay into the investigation of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick who has sought to have a spousal dependent included in payment from her Department in Limerick; when will the payment issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37568/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned was awarded jobseeker’s benefit with effect from 24 August 2015 at a weekly rate of €188.

Their entitlement to payment of an adult dependant increase is being investigated by a social welfare inspector at present and once the investigation is complete a decision on the entitlement will be made.