Cormac Devlin
Question:87. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress being made on introducing a new working age payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2593/26]
View answerThursday, 15 January 2026
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The Programme for Government commits that any new Working Age Payment will ensure that individuals will always see an increase in income when they work or take on additional hours. It will do this by addressing inconsistencies and anomalies in the current Jobseekers Allowance Scheme which may discourage people from taking up employment.
My Department is currently examining a new Working Age Payment and hopes to issue a public consultation on the issue in the coming months.