Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014
409. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the number in receipt of jobseeker's allowance has fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31628/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the number of persons in receipt of family income supplement has fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31629/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 409 and 410 together.
The information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the tabular statement.
Family Income Supplement Recipients
|
Year |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
30th June 2014 |
|
Number of Recipients |
25,963 |
28,223 |
28,876 |
32,307 |
44,159 |
46,267 |
Jobseeker's Allowance Recipients
|
Year |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012* |
2013 |
30th June 2014 |
|
Number of Recipients |
203,248 |
261,850 |
283,929 |
291,640 |
295,077 |
295,594 |
* Minor revision to previously published figures for JA for 2012 due to revised methodology.
