Written answers

Wednesday, 10 July 2019

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Jobseeker's Allowance Data

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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407. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons aged 65 years and older signing on for a jobseeker's payment due to the fact that they are not eligible for the State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30414/19]

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by my Department that at the end of June there were 5,266 aged 65 years of age and older in receipt of a jobseeker's payment.

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