Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017
1202. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons aged 65 years of age who are currently in receipt of jobseeker's allowance or jobseeker's benefit; the way this has changed in each year since 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34255/17]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the following table.
|
Date |
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
Jobseeker’s Benefit |
|
30th June 2017 |
2,683 |
2,593 |
|
30th June 2016 |
2,638 |
2,481 |
|
30th June 2015 |
2,390 |
2,401 |
|
30th June 2014 |
1,764 |
1,247 |
|
30th June 2013 |
1,259 |
540 |
|
30th June 2012 |
1,064 |
664 |
|
30th June 2011 |
782 |
723 |
