Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
494. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 26 years of age who are in receipt of jobseeker's benefit, jobseeker's allowance and-or signing for credits for six months or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13403/16]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the table.
Number of young persons in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance, Jobseeker’s Benefit and signing for credits for 6 months or more – 30 April 2016
|
Duration |
Jobseeker's Allowance |
Jobseeker's Benefit |
Credits Only |
|
6-12 months |
9,900 |
431 |
70 |
|
1-2 years |
7,099 |
51 |
35 |
|
2-3 years |
3,474 |
2 |
15 |
|
>3 years |
5,391 |
2 |
13 |
|
Total |
25,864 |
486 |
133 |
