Sorca Clarke
Question:571. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for jobseeker's allowance that were refused in 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [32821/26]
View answerWednesday, 6 May 2026
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Jobseeker's Allowance is a means-tested payment for people who are unemployed, aged between 18 and 66, habitually resident, and looking for full-time work. It is paid to those who do not have enough PRSI contributions to qualify for Jobseeker’s Pay-Related Benefit or standard Jobseeker’s Benefit. The figures requested by the Deputy are set out in the table below.
|
Year |
Registered |
Awarded |
Rejected |
|
2026 (Jan-Mar) |
39,625 |
21,951 |
3,724 |
|
2025 |
148,805 |
81,941 |
15,093 |