Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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214. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the serious hardship caused in the case of a person (details supplied); if the case can be urgently examined with a view to early intervention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23071/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned had a reduced Jobseekers payment from 02/05/2018 to 15/05/2018 due to their non-attendance at meetings with their Jobpath Provider. On 15/05/2018 the person re-engaged with the Jobpath Provider and returned to their full Jobseekers payment.

The person concerned has been contacted by my Department and has agreed to submit documentary evidence to explain the reasons for their non-attendance at meetings. On receipt of this information, the person’s claim will be reviewed.

If there is any immediate hardship, an application for an Exceptional Need Payment under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance scheme may be made by contacting the Community Welfare Officer for their area direct at 087 2950536.

I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.