Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Questions (379)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Question:

379. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the current total amount of jobseeker's allowance claimants; how many of those are on the reduced rate of €129.70 on account of being aged 18-24 and not living independently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41379/23]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

Jobseeker's Allowance is a payment to people who are unemployed. It is a means-tested payment, so your income must be below a certain amount to get Jobseeker's Allowance.

As at 15th September, there were 125,481 recipients of Jobseeker's Allowance. Of these, 9,905 were aged 18 to 24 and on the reduced rate of €129.70 per week.