Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
92. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons under 25 years of age who are in receipt of jobseeker's benefit or jobseeker's allowance or who are signing for credits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5939/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra93. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons under 25 years of age who are in receipt of jobseeker's benefit or jobseeker's allowance or who are signing for credits for 12 months or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5940/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 93 together.
The information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the tabular statement.
Under 25’s on the live Register at the end of February 2016
|
Scheme |
Less than 1 Year |
Greater than 1 Year |
Total |
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
18,599 |
13,436 |
32,035 |
|
Jobseeker’s Benefit |
2,083 |
33 |
2,116 |
|
Jobseeker’s Credits only |
150 |
45 |
195 |
|
Totals |
20,832 |
13,514 |
34,346 |
