Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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There are a number of control checks in place to ensure people in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance continue to meet the conditions for the payment they receive, including checks to ensure they are resident in the country. These checks include in person ‘signing-on’ at a DSP Intreo Centre and collection of payment at the Post Office. These control checks apply to all recipients of Jobseekers Allowance, including Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection.

The results of checks to date do not indicate abuse, and it is clear from the sign of life work undertaken by the Central Statistics Office that Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection are closing their claims when they leave the country.

The payment entitlements for newly arrived Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection who avail of State accommodation and are assigned to Designated Accommodation Centres are also paid at the Post Office.

I trust this clarifies the matter.