Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
348. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons in receipt of deserted wive's benefit are eligible for jobseeker's benefit; and if she will outline the supports that may be available for persons who are deemed ineligible. [25068/13]
View answerThe provision whereby people could receive half rate jobseeker’s benefit with certain other payments, including deserted wives benefit, was abolished for new cases in February 2012. Provision was made to allow customers, who were being paid half-rate jobseeker’s benefit immediately prior to 2 February 2012, to continue to be paid on their existing jobseeker’s claim. In all cases entitlement to half rate jobseeker’s benefit ceases when the existing claim ends.
