Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 October 2013
113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently on the live register who have remained unemployed for up to two years and for longer periods; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43904/13]
View answerAs of the end of September 2013 there were 408,670 people on the live register. The following is a breakdown by scheme and duration of this number for the Deputy's information.
Live Register end of September, 2013
|
- |
Less than 2 years |
2 Years and over |
Total |
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
190,653 |
121,739 |
312,392 |
|
Jobseeker’s Benefit |
61,535 |
179 |
61,714 |
|
Credits Only |
18,694 |
15,870 |
34,564 |
|
Total |
270,882 |
137,788 |
408,670 |
