Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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46. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will fully outline the options that are available from her Department for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who, after ceasing jobseeker's benefit, will not qualify for jobseeker's allowance, given that this person wishes to work, but lives in a very rural area where it is hard to get work, and given that the person would go on a scheme, but will not be entitled to do so, as the person will not be in receipt of a qualifying payment for the required length of time; the options open to a person in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38590/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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It is open to the person in question to contact their Local Employment Services in Achill where they can request a guidance interview with a Case Officer. The Case Officer will advise them on possible options available to them.