Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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164. To ask the Taoiseach for a breakdown, in tabular form, of the number of persons on the live register; of these, the number on the live register for fewer than 12 months; from 12 plus to 24 months; 24 plus to 36 months; and for 36 plus months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34358/15]

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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The Live Register series gives a monthly breakdown of the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Benefit, Jobseeker's Allowance and other registrants as registered with the Department of Social Protection. Figures are published for each county and local social welfare office. The most recent Live Register figures available are for September 2015.

Table 1 shows the number of persons on the Live Register in September 2015 classified by duration of continuous registration. This is the most detailed duration breakdown available for September 2015.

A more detailed breakdown is available on a biannual basis. (April and October)

Table 2 shows this more detailed breakdown of the number of persons on the Live Register classified by duration of continuous registration for April 2015.

It should be noted that the Live Register is not a definitive measure of unemployment as it includes part-time workers, and seasonal and casual workers entitled to Jobseeker's Benefit or Allowance.

Table 1 Persons on the Live Register classified by duration of continuous registration - September 2015

Source: CSO Live Register

Table 2 Persons on the Live Register by duration of continuous registration - April 2015

Source: CSO Live Register