asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state the total weekly cost of unemployment, including unemployment benefit and assistance, at the most recent convenient date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost of Unemployment.
The cost of unemployment benefit and unemployment assistance in the week ended 8th February, 1958, was £119,586. This figure does not include the cost of administration which is not available in respect of specific weeks or specific services of the Department of Social Welfare.