Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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235. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the entitlement to an interim social welfare payment in the case of a person (details supplied); if they are entitled to jobseekers benefit in the interim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36779/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Jobseekers Benefit has been awarded for the person concerned at the rate of €208.00 per week. Notification has been sent to the customer concerned on 04/07/2022. The person concerned will receive their first payment on 07/07/2022 at their chosen post office.

I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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236. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the entitlement to an interim social welfare payment in the case of a person (details supplied); if they have an entitlement to jobseekers benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36781/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned has no Jobseekers Benefit claim open with the Department. Once the person concerned has made a claim application for Jobseeker's Benefit, with relevant supporting documentation, the application will be processed in a timely manner.

I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.