Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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184. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will clarify the way in which it transpires that a person (details supplied) is in receipt of a reduced level of payment in respect of their jobseeker's allowance payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15921/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned is in receipt of a jobseeker’s allowance payment which comprises a full personal rate, an adult dependent rate and a dependent child rate for 3 dependent children who qualify for payment under the provisions of the schemes. Additionally the person concerned is in receipt of a fuel allowance. The person concerned has 2 other children who do not qualify as dependent children under the terms of the scheme. One aged 24 is currently in receipt of a Back to Education payment and the other aged 22 has no pending application with the Department.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy. If you require any further assistance with this query please do not hesitate to contact Philip in my office who will assist.