Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)

It would appear from the figures given by the Minister, in which he takes a great deal of satisfaction, that fewer people are in employment now than when the Government introduced its jobs initiative. When the initiative was introduced the rate of unemployment stood at 14.2% while now it stands at 14.4%.

What percentage of those on the live register have been unemployed for more than a year? What percentage of the total unemployment figure comprises the under-25 age group?

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