Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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516. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if emergency or discretionary entitlements are available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9961/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned is currently in receipt of a jobseekers transition payment for themselves and her three child dependants. If they are experiencing financial difficulties they should be advised to contact their local Community Welfare Service, based at the Intreo Centre in Blanchardstown, with a view making an appointment wherein details of her circumstances may be explored and appropriate advice and assistance offered.

Additionally, the option of meeting with a Case Officer in her Intreo Office, to examine training, education and job opportunities available, is also something that she may wish to consider.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.