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How long is too long to spend on the dole?

According to figures released by the Department of Social Proetction to Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibí...

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06.50 17 Jul 2026


How long is too long to spend on the dole?


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06.50 17 Jul 2026


According to figures released by the Department of Social Proetction to Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín. There are nearly 6500 people on Jobseeker’s Allowance for a decade or more. This has cost an estimated €800m to the Irish taxpayer. How long is too long to spend on the dole?

We get reaction to these figures with Peadar Tóibín.


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