Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015
104. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to set out the number of part-time and casual workers on the live register who are under 25 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1604/15]
View answerThe number of part time and casual workers under 25 years of age on the live register at the end of December 2014 was 8,377. A breakdown of this number by scheme and gender is detailed in the following tabular statement.
Under 25s on the Live Register in part-time or casual employment, December 2014
|
Scheme |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
3,494 |
3,895 |
7,389 |
|
Jobseeker’s Benefit |
385 |
603 |
988 |
|
Totals |
3,879 |
4,498 |
8,377 |
