Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2010
549 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who applied for jobseeker’s benefit in 2007, 2008 and 2009 who were refused in view of the fact that they had not made sufficient PRSI contributions; the number of these persons who were class S contributors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12333/10]
View answer550 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who applied for jobseeker’s allowance in 2007, 2008 and 2009 who were refused as they failed the means test; the number of these persons who were class S contributors; the number who failed the means test in view of the fact that they had an income earning spouse; the number who failed as they had assets. [12334/10]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 549 and 550 together.
Due to staff action I regret that I am unable to supply the information sought by the Deputy.
