Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2016
323. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently in receipt of unemployment assistance or unemployment benefit in County Kildare at present; the extent to which such numbers have fluctuated in the course of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36301/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the tabular statement.
Number of persons in receipt of unemployment assistance or unemployment benefit in County Kildare at end of December 2012 and the end of October 2013 to 2016
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
Jobseeker’s Benefit |
|||
|
Recipients |
Percentage Change |
Recipients |
Percentage Change |
|
|
October 16 |
8,446 |
-19.7% |
1,637 |
-11.7% |
|
October 15 |
10,524 |
0.9% |
1,854 |
-1.5% |
|
October 14 |
10,427 |
-11.3% |
1,883 |
-21.7% |
|
October 13 |
11,759 |
-0.5% |
2,404 |
-32.5% |
|
December 12* |
11,823 |
- |
3,560 |
- |
* Prior to 2013 recipient numbers were only segregated by county on an annual basis for inclusion in the Department’s Annual Statistical Report.
