Written answers

Wednesday, 3 June 2020

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Jobseeker's Allowance

Photo of Gerald NashGerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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1130. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age who are in receipt of the €112.70, €203 and other varying rates, respectively, of jobseeker’s allowance per week in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9348/20]

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the number of young persons under 25 years of age that are in receipt of the €112.70, €203 and other varying rates respectively of jobseeker’s allowance per week is detailed in the tabular statement.

Recipients of Jobseeker's Allowance by age and broad payment rates at the end of April 2020.

Age €0 to €112.70  €112.71 to €203.00  Totals 
18 1,437 83 1,520 
19 2,251 148  2,399
20 2,184 208 2,392
21 1,937 306 2,243
22 1,858 358 2,216
23 1,782 467 2,249
24 1,548 596 2,144
25 3 2,639  2,642
Grand Totals 13,000 4,805  17,805

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