Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:422. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age who are in receipt of the full rate of jobseeker's allowance of €203 per week. [2993/22]
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Questions (422, 423, 424)
Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:423. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age who are in receipt of the lower rate of jobseeker's allowance of €112.70 per week. [2994/22]
View answerViolet-Anne Wynne
Question:424. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age who are in receipt of a rate of a jobseeker's allowance other than €112.70 and €203 per week. [2995/22]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 422, 423 and 424 together.
As outlined in Budget 2022, the weekly rates for certain primary social welfare payments were increased by €5. Accordingly, details in respect of those receiving the €117.70 and €208 weekly rates are set out below. For the week ending 16th January 2022.
- There were 1,458 young persons under 25 years of age in receipt of the full rate of jobseeker's allowance of €208 per week.
- There were 8,989 young persons under 25 years of age in receipt of the lower rate of jobseeker's allowance of €117.70 per week.
- There were 2,715 young persons under 25 years of age in receipt of a rate of a jobseeker's allowance other than €117.70 or €208 per week.
Question No. 423 answered with Question No. 422.
Question No. 424 answered with Question No. 422.
Question No. 425 answered with Question No. 414.