Jobseeker's Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 December 2017

Thursday, 14 December 2017

Ceisteanna (713)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

713. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons aged 65 years and over in receipt of a jobseeker's payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54160/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

I am informed that at the end of November 2017 there were 5,744 persons that were 65 years of age and over in receipt of a jobseeker's payment and a further 3,324 persons signing for jobseeker’s credits.

Question No. 714 withdrawn.