Ireland's jobseeker allowance sanctions nearly double, with nearly 9,000 facing cuts this year.

The number of jobseeker's allowance recipients facing payment reductions in Ireland is expected to double this year, with nearly 9,000 recipients sanctioned by October, up from 5,200 last year. The Social Welfare Act increased the penalty to €90 per week, nearly double the previous amount. Critics argue that these sanctions exacerbate poverty and that supportive measures would be more beneficial.

December 02, 2024
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