Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014
363. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons aged 62 and over currently on the live register who are exempt from activation measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19301/14]
View answerThe total number of persons aged 62 and over currently on the live register is 16,776 at the end of March. A breakdown of this figure is detailed in the following tabular statement.
Number of persons aged 62 and over on the live register at the end of March
|
Age |
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
Jobseeker’s Benefit |
Credits Only |
Total |
|
62 |
2,657 |
689 |
2,482 |
5,828 |
|
63 |
2,528 |
639 |
2,442 |
5,609 |
|
64 |
2,285 |
579 |
2,475 |
5,339 |
|
Total: |
7,470 |
1,907 |
7,399 |
16,776 |
