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Poll: Should those aged under 24 be on reduced welfare?

The Jobseeker’s Allowance rate is €188 for those aged 26, €144 for 25 year olds and €100 for 18-24 year olds.

THE DEPARTMENT OF Social Protection is being accused of ‘age discrimination’.

James McDaid (24) says he feels he was ’discriminated against’ because of his age and is now looking for €4,000 in what he feels are due back payments from social welfare after he started getting paid €188 a week.

Jobseeker’s Allowance is means tested and the maximum rate for people aged 26 years or over is €188.

The rate for people aged 25 is €144 per week while the personal rate for people aged 18-24 is €100 per week.

So today we’re asking, Do you think people aged under 24 should be on reduced welfare?


Poll Results:

Yes (6299)
No (6035)
I don't know (624)

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