376 Deputy Joe Behan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will assist a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26881/10]

The person concerned applied to have payment of the back to education allowance paid directly to her bank account and her application has been approved. This payment will take effect from September 2010.

377 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 is in receipt of jobseeker’s benefit; the date on which benefit was granted; the weekly amount awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26888/10]

The person concerned applied for jobseeker's allowance from 5 May 2010. His file is currently with a Social Welfare inspector in order for an assessment of his means to be carried out. On completion of this assessment his file will be forwarded to a Deciding Officer for a decision and he will be advised of the outcome.