Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2010
59 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of unemployed persons interviewed by FÁS for each year from 2003 to 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14440/10]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. Prior to 2007, the employment status of all FÁS clients was not recorded. The data for the years 2003 to 2006 set out the total number of clients interviewed by FÁS, including the employed. The data provided in respect of the years 2007 to 2009 show the total number of unemployed persons interviewed in each year.
|
Year |
Persons interviewed By FÁS |
|
2003 |
97,200 |
|
2004 |
90,700 |
|
2005 |
84,500 |
|
2006 |
78,600 |
|
2007 |
127,300 |
|
2008 |
151,100 |
|
2009 |
204,000 |
