More than 6,300 people across the country have been receiving Jobseeker’s Allowance for over ten years.
New figures from the Department of Social Protection show the long-term payments come at an estimated cost of €800 million.
The statistics highlight the number of people who have remained on the scheme for more than a decade, with the figures prompting renewed discussion around long-term unemployment and supports to help people return to work.
Emily Keegan reports….
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