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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 January 2026

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Thursday, 15 January 2026

Questions (25)

John Paul O'Shea

Question:

25. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of individuals in Cork per Intreo area currently in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance and jobseeker’s benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1241/26]

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Minister for Social Protection

Please note that the following figures relate to Co. Cork as a whole. As of the end of December 2025, there were 8,147 recipients of Jobseeker's Allowance, 1,888 recipients of Jobseeker's Benefit, and 2,949 recipients of Pay-Related Jobseeker's Benefit in Co. Cork.

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