Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2019
1484. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of young persons under 26 years of age who are in receipt of €112.70, €157.80 and €203, respectively, per week on the jobseeker's allowance payment, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19720/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the following tabular statement.
Persons under 26 years of age that are in receipt of €112.70, €157.80 and €203 respectively per week on the jobseeker's allowance payment at 27 April 2019
|
Payment rate |
Recipients |
|
€112.70 |
11,944 |
|
€157.80 |
1,841 |
|
€203.00 |
2,917 |
|
Total |
16,702 |
* A further 608 persons are in receipt of varying rates due to the imposition of penalty rates or where means have been assessed against them.
