Court concerned Dept has not answered 'simple' question after homeless woman wins Jobseekers appeal

A woman who held onto her part-time job after becoming homeless has won her appeal over failure to pay her Jobseekers Allowance for several months because she did not show she was "currently residing" in the relevant social welfare catchment area.

The Court of Appeal ruled that failure was outside the power of the Minister for Social Protection. It also expressed concern it had heard "nothing" from the Minister’s side that addressed the “simple” question as to where a homeless person is meant to apply for Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) in the future.