176. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a back to work allowance application by a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30898/15]

The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) scheme supports people receiving certain social welfare payments who wish to pursue self-employment, allowing them to retain 100% of their social welfare entitlement in year one and 75% in year two.

There is no record of the person concerned having any current social welfare claim or of having made an application for BTWEA.