asked the Minister for Social Welfare why a person (details supplied) in County Waterford, is not being paid unemployment assistance at the full rate on the termination of unemployment benefit.

The person concerned has been assessed with means of £10.20 derived from the value of board and lodging in his parents' home. If he continues to be unemployed after he has exhausted his entitlement to unemployment benefit, he will be entitled to unemployment assistance at the weekly rate of £9.55, namely, the maximum rate of £19.75 less means of £10.20. The person concerned has appealed against the assessment of means and arrangements have been made to have his case referred to an appeals officer for determination. The case will be dealt with as expeditiously as possible.

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