Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2012
385 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age in receipt of jobseeker’s benefit and jobseeker’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28375/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra386 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age in receipt of jobseeker’s for less than six months, between six months and less than 12 months, for more then 12 months and less than 24 months and those in receipt of this payment for more then 24 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28376/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra387 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance for less than six months, between six months and less than 12 months, for more than 12 months and less than 24 months and those in receipt of this payment for more than 24 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28377/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra388 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age in receipt of jobseeker’s credits only for less than six months, between six months and less than 12 months, for more than 12 months and less than 24 months and those in receipt of this payment for more than 24 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28378/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 385 to 388, inclusive, together.
The total number of young persons under 25 years of age in receipt of jobseeker's allowance, jobseeker's benefit or claiming PRSI credits only at the end of May was 72,623. A detailed breakdown of this number by scheme and the durations specified by the Deputy is contained in the following tabular statement.
|
0-6 Months |
6-12 Months |
12-24 Months |
Greater Than 24 Months |
Total |
|
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
25,058 |
13,237 |
10,950 |
15,693 |
64,938 |
|
Jobseeker’s Benefit |
6,251 |
998 |
92 |
4 |
7,345 |
|
Credits Only |
142 |
111 |
49 |
38 |
340 |
|
Total |
31,451 |
14,346 |
11,091 |
15,735 |
72,623 |
