Government considers social welfare change with reform of Jobseeker's Allowance

Department of Social Protection document proposes to change the 'four in seven' rule which assumes a five-day working week of 9am to 5pm

An Intreo job Centre in Dublin.

The Government is considering a major reform to the Jobseeker's Allowance, with consultation underway on whether to change rules restricting people to three days work per week.

A consultation document on the establishment of a new working age payment for unemployed and low-income workers has been published by social protection minister Dara Calleary, suggesting reforms to the current Jobseeker's Allowance.