asked the Minister for Social Welfare the total cost of unemployment, including unemployment benefit and assistance, in respect of 1966, 1967 and 1968.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost of Unemployment.
50.
The total cost of unemployment benefit and unemployment assistance in the financial years corresponding to the three years in question was
|
£ |
|
|
1966-67 |
8,510,712 |
|
1967-68 |
10,198,410 |
|
1968-69 (estimated) |
12,720,000 |
These figures do not include the cost of administration which cannot be apportioned between specific services administered by my Department.