Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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1498. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the correct rate of jobseeker's allowance payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19790/19]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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According to the records of the Department, the person concerned is currently in receipt of jobseeker's allowance at the following rate:

Personal rate:€203.00

Increase for 2 qualified children over 12 years:€ 74.00

Sub Total:€277.00

Less Nil means

Weekly rate of jobseeker's allowance:€277.00

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.