Question:
62 Mr. Hayes asked the Taoiseach the number of persons under the age of 25 who are in receipt of unemployment benefit or unemployment allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8500/01]
Written Answers. - Live Register.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table:
Live Register at end of February 2001
|
Category |
Age Group |
Under 25 |
25 or over |
Total |
|
Unemployment Benefit |
7,207 |
47,480 |
54,687 |
|
|
Unemployment Assistance |
15,866 |
57,546 |
73,412 |
|
|
Other, including credits |
166 |
11,250 |
11,416 |
|
|
Total |
23,239 |
116,276 |
139,515 |