Paul McAuliffe
Ceist:714. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the amount awarded in jobseeker's benefit for a person (details supplied). [14670/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 February 2026
Ceisteanna (714)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned applied for Jobseeker's Pay Related Benefit (JPRB) on the 27th January 2026 and was authorised for payment on the 5th February 2026. A decision letter was outlining the decision issued on the same date.
The person concerned contacted the National Intreo Contact Center (NICC) by phone and requested clarification regarding their rate of payment. The Deciding Officer spoke to them on the 16th February and explained that the rate of payment was based on their earnings and was correct.
A further review was carried out on the 19th February 2026 and the rate of payment has remained unchanged. A review letter was issued on the 19th February 2026 explaining that :
• The rate of payment is directly linked to their previous earnings subject to a maximum or minimum rate.
• This rate is calculated on their weekly average gross earnings for the 12 months previous to the 8 weeks before they lost their employment.
• The person's concerned total earnings from 26/11/2024 to 26/11/2025 was €26,183.66, therefore their gross average weekly earnings were €503.53.
• The rate of payment based on their gross average weekly earnings has been calculated at :
- €302.10 payable for 13 weeks.
- €276.90 payable for the next 13 weeks.
- €251.80 payable for the subsequent 13 weeks.
If the person concerned is not satisfied with their rate of payment, the option to appeal directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office is open to them and this has been communicated to them on the decision letter.