News - Jobseekers Benefit
Over 5,000 people on live register in Shannonside region
The Live Register is a monthly CSO survey that counts people under 65 registering for Jobseeker's Benefit, Jobseeker's Allowance, or Jobseeker's Pay Related Benefit.
Mar 24, 2026 07:25
Over 200 people in Shannonside region had Jobseekers' benefit cut last year
Reduced rates were introduced in 2011 to encourage jobseekers to co-operate with the Department of Social Protection, in trying to help them get jobs.
Mar 25, 2025 13:03
Over 10,000 jobseekers lose benefits due to lack of engagement with Intreo
Official figures provided to a Social Democrats TD, following a request to a parliamentary question, shows welfare payment reductions for the unemployed have doubled since 2023.
Mar 23, 2025 08:12
Social welfare rates to increase at the end of next month
The pay related jobseeker's benefit comes into effect on the 31st of March, for those who lose their jobs, with the payment being linked to their previous earnings.
Feb 3, 2025 08:06
Almost 10 thousand people recorded on live register across the region
The Live register records the number of people registering for Jobseekers Benefit, Jobseekers allowance or any other entitlements at offices of the Department of Social Protection.
Jan 17, 2024 15:19Shannonside Newsletter
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