Fire Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 March 2012

Thursday, 15 March 2012

Questions (62)

Gerald Nash

Question:

62 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of retained firefighters who are in receipt of social welfare payments under the jobseeker’s allowance system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14748/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The information requested by the Deputy is not held by the Department. While occupation codes are in use they apply to employment groupings rather than specific jobs.