Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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236. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the full rate of jobseeker’s allowance will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24160/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As outlined in replies to Questions 36815-16, 17382-18 and 19501-18 the person concerned is in receipt of a jobseekers allowance at a reduced rate. The reduced rate arises from an assessment of means arising from rental income. The decision was upheld by a Social Welfare Appeals Officer and the person concerned was advised by the Social Welfare Appeals office of the decision on 12/10/17. A letter issued from the local Intreo Office on 24/10/17 advising the person concerned of the award of her claim and a further letter issued on 26/10/17 advising the detail of an arrears payment of €3,448.00. Any change in circumstances, particularly with regard to rental income, should be brought to the attention of the local Intreo Centre.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.