asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of persons in receipt of unemployment benefit in Cork city and county for each year ending 31 December for the last three years; the number of persons in receipt of unemployment assistance in Cork city and county for the year ending 31 December for the last three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - County Cork Unemployment Statistics.
30.
The information sought by the Deputy is as follows:
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Cork City |
Cork County |
Total |
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Unemployment Benefit: |
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|
Year ended 31 December 1985 |
5,706 |
4,851 |
10,557 |
|
Year ended 31 December 1984 |
6,292 |
5,038 |
11,330 |
|
Year ended 31 December 1983 |
6,665 |
4,839 |
11,504 |
|
Unemployment Assistance: |
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|
Year ended 31 December 1985 |
5,846 |
5,364 |
11,210 |
|
Year ended 31 December 1984 |
5,290 |
4,930 |
10,220 |
|
Year ended 31 December 1983 |
4,296 |
4,208 |
8,504 |
Question No. 34 re-submitted for oral reply.