Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:279. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection to detail the process for jobseeker's payment claims (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27880/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 2 July 2024
Ceisteanna (279)
Freagraí scríofa
A person may apply for Jobseeker’s Transitional Payment (JST) and must satisfy all the conditions to qualify for a payment, including parenting alone and having the main care of a child/children who are aged between 7 and 13 years inclusive. When a person makes an application for JST they complete the JST application form and provide all the information requested including details of their spouse, civil partner, former cohabitant or other parent of their child. The applicant then signs a Declaration that they satisfy all the conditions for the payment. A person must notify the Department if there are any change of circumstances which may affect their continued entitlement.
When a JST application form is submitted to the Department, the applicant’s declaration that they have the main care and charge of the child/children is accepted. However if the other parent contacts the Department to state otherwise, the claim may be investigated further.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.