Written answers
Thursday, 13 July 2017
Department of Social Protection
Jobseeker's Allowance Data
Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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1202. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons aged 65 years of age who are currently in receipt of jobseeker's allowance or jobseeker's benefit; the way this has changed in each year since 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34255/17]
Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the following table.
Date | Jobseeker’s Allowance | Jobseeker’s Benefit |
---|---|---|
30th June 2017 | 2,683 | 2,593 |
30th June 2016 | 2,638 | 2,481 |
30th June 2015 | 2,390 | 2,401 |
30th June 2014 | 1,764 | 1,247 |
30th June 2013 | 1,259 | 540 |
30th June 2012 | 1,064 | 664 |
30th June 2011 | 782 | 723 |
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