Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 June 2014
126. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the extent to which the numbers on the live register have fluctuated on an annual basis over the past six years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24749/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Live Register series gives a monthly breakdown of the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Benefit, Jobseeker's Allowance and other registrants as registered with the Department of Social Protection. The table contains the annual average number of persons on the Live Register for each year from 2008 to 2013.
It should be noted that the Live Register is not a definitive measure of unemployment as it includes part-time workers, and seasonal and casual workers entitled to Jobseeker's Benefit or Allowance.
Annual average number of persons on the Live Register, 2008-2013
|
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
|
|
Total |
226,735 |
398,159 |
441,689 |
444,905 |
436,254 |
418,950 |
Source: CSO Live Register
