Written answers
Thursday, 16 January 2014
Department of Social Protection
Jobseeker's Benefit Payments
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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149. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years on jobseeker's benefit and jobseeker's allowance who are in receipt of €100, €144 and €188 respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1884/14]
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The total number of young persons under 25 years in receipt of Jobseeker's Benefit and Jobseeker's Allowance at the end of December 2013 were 2,924 and 51,350 respectively. A detailed tabular statement indicating the rates of payment by age is attached for the Deputy’s information.
Jobseekers’ Allowance recipients by age and rate.
| - | €100 | €144 | €188 | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 3,728 | n/a | 150 | 3,878 |
| 19 | 5,669 | n/a | 387 | 6,056 |
| 20 | 6,349 | n/a | 563 | 6,912 |
| 21 | 6,291 | n/a | 926 | 7,217 |
| 22 | n/a | 6,148 | 2,266 | 8,414 |
| 23 | n/a | 4,844 | 4,688 | 9,532 |
| 24 | n/a | 3,170 | 6,171 | 9,341 |
| Totals | 22,037 | 14,162 | 15,151 | 51,350 |
Jobseekers’ Benefit recipients by age and rate.
| - | €100 | €144 | €188 | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | n/a | n/a | 4 | 4 |
| 19 | n/a | n/a | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | n/a | n/a | 68 | 68 |
| 21 | n/a | n/a | 270 | 270 |
| 22 | n/a | n/a | 646 | 646 |
| 23 | n/a | n/a | 827 | 827 |
| 24 | n/a | n/a | 1,097 | 1,097 |
| Totals | n/a | n/a | 2,924 | 2,924 |
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