Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2015
225. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of jobseeker's allowance claimants aged 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23928/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of Jobseeker's Allowance recipients aged 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22 at the end of May was 24,799. A breakdown of this number by age is detailed in the following tabular statement.
Number of Recipients of Jobseeker’s Allowance aged 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 at end of May 2015.
|
Age of Recipient |
Number of Recipients on Jobseeker’s Allowance |
|
18 |
2,989 |
|
19 |
5,146 |
|
20 |
5,445 |
|
21 |
5,544 |
|
22 |
5,675 |
