Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 October 2024
248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when favourable consideration might be given to an application for jobseeker’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42345/24]
View answerJobseeker's Allowance (JA) is a means-tested payment made to people who are unemployed and who do not qualify for Jobseeker's Benefit or Jobseeker’s Benefit for the Self-Employed. Amongst other qualifying criteria, a person must be capable of and available for full-time work.
According to the records of my Department, the Deputy emailed the person’s JA application to my Department on 11/10/2024. Unfortunately, only a partial application was received by email. The partial application was registered on the same day and, as officials in the Maynooth Branch Office were unable to contact the person concerned by phone, they issued correspondence to her requesting the following documentation ;
• A fully completed UP1 form (application for Jobseekers Assistance or Benefit)
• A completed UP1b form (application for JA means test)
• Bank Statements for all financial accounts held by both the customer and spouse/partner, if applicable
In addition, as the person concerned is under 25 years of age and living with a parent/s, they have been asked to provide information and documentation in relation to their parents income.
On receipt of the requested information, the application will then be assessed promptly, and they will be advised of the outcome in writing.
Information about my department’s schemes, including qualifying conditions, is available at www.gov.ie.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
