Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
492. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 26 years of age who are on the €100, €144 and €188 rate, respectively, of jobseeker's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13401/16]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the table.
Persons under the age of 26 in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance by age and rate - 20 April 2016
|
Age |
Maximum Weekly Personal Rate of Payment |
Total by age |
||
|
€188 |
€144 |
€100 |
||
|
18 |
102 |
2,412 |
2,514 |
|
|
19 |
256 |
4,010 |
4,266 |
|
|
20 |
403 |
3,946 |
4,349 |
|
|
21 |
568 |
3,859 |
4,427 |
|
|
22 |
691 |
30 |
3,519 |
4,240 |
|
23 |
832 |
50 |
3,570 |
4,452 |
|
24 |
1,284 |
1,604 |
2,023 |
4,911 |
|
25 |
3,019 |
2,939 |
7 |
5,965 |
|
Total by Rate |
7,155 |
4,623 |
23,346 |
35,124 |
