343. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Social Protection to advise on a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46479/26]

A person who has been granted Temporary Protection is treated in the same way as an Irish citizen with regard to social welfare entitlements.

Jobseeker’s Transitional Payment (JST) is a means tested payment available to lone parents who are not cohabiting and have a youngest child aged 7 to 13 years (inclusive) and meet the qualifying conditions of the scheme.

One-Parent Family Payment (OFP) is a means tested payment available to lone parents who are not cohabiting and have a youngest child under 7 years and meet the qualifying conditions of the scheme.

Persons in receipt of either One Parent Family Payment or Jobseeker's Transitional Payment are eligible, subject to certain conditions to participate in the Back to Education Allowance Scheme. This scheme provides educational opportunities for persons who wish to pursue an approved full-time second or third level course of education in an approved college, leading to a recognised qualification. Participants will continue on their current rate of payment and will receive the annual cost of Education Allowance for attending their full-time day course of study. Participants may also continue to receive any secondary benefits to which they otherwise have an entitlement.

If the Deputy could provide the details of the person concerned my Department will look at the specific case raised.

I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.