Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
1130. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age who are in receipt of the €112.70, €203 and other varying rates, respectively, of jobseeker’s allowance per week in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9348/20]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy in respect of the number of young persons under 25 years of age that are in receipt of the €112.70, €203 and other varying rates respectively of jobseeker’s allowance per week is detailed in the tabular statement.
Recipients of Jobseeker's Allowance by age and broad payment rates at the end of April 2020.
|
Age |
€0 to €112.70 |
€112.71 to €203.00 |
Totals |
|
18 |
1,437 |
83 |
1,520 |
|
19 |
2,251 |
148 |
2,399 |
|
20 |
2,184 |
208 |
2,392 |
|
21 |
1,937 |
306 |
2,243 |
|
22 |
1,858 |
358 |
2,216 |
|
23 |
1,782 |
467 |
2,249 |
|
24 |
1,548 |
596 |
2,144 |
|
25 |
3 |
2,639 |
2,642 |
|
Grand Totals |
13,000 |
4,805 |
17,805 |
