Ivana Bacik
Question:700. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of jobseekers' claiming the lower rate of jobseekers’ allowance for those aged under 25 years. [47279/23]
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Jobseeker's Allowance is a means-tested payment made to people who are unemployed. Persons aged 18-24 may be eligible for the full personal rate (€220.00) or reduced personal rate (€129.70) depending on their individual circumstances. A full personal rate is payable when participating in an approved training or education course, or when living independently and receiving housing support such as Rent Supplement. The amount received will be less if there are assessed means.
There are currently 11,483 recipients aged 18 to 24 claiming the lower rate of Jobseekers’ Allowance for those aged under 25 years.