# Unemployed
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Last year
2023
Jobseeker's Benefit
Unemployed who worked 5 years or more before losing job to get €450 per week under Govt plan
10 Feb 2023
56.8k
48
All time
Unemployment
New unemployment payment linked to past working history set to be introduced when PUP is phased out
6 Feb 2021
186k
71
Unemployed
Looking to upskill or retrain? New online portal launched for the unemployed, businesses and employees
18 Jan 2021
20.1k
6
PUP
Level 3 restrictions on Dublin prompts surge in applications for Pandemic Unemployment Payment
28 Sep 2020
24.4k
17
Unemployed
TDs say there are cheaper ways than JobPath to get people back to work
6 Apr 2019
15.3k
38
a true underdog story
'A lot of them were unemployed and they were trying to find their place again'
25 Jun 2017
20.5k
2
Unemployment
Live Register: The number of people signing on has fallen below 300,000
1 Sep 2016
13.4k
70
Voices
'I never thought I would be unemployed aged 53. I feel I have to beg for social welfare'
Anonymous Man Profile Yellow Hoodie
28 Mar 2016
4.8k
111
Voices
Life after an election: 'The hurt, the hard work and signing on the dole'
Nicola Cassidy
3 Mar 2016
141
20
Voices
'I'm angry, depressed and very, very broke. This is my life on zero hours'
Anonymous Man Profile Yellow Hoodie
14 Feb 2016
2.4k
141
Voices
Losing a job is the single most negative event a person can experience
Eoghan McDermott
1 Feb 2016
2.1k
49
Voices
‘I remember feeling washed up and fearing I would never work again’
Donal O'Keeffe
1 Nov 2015
1.5k
65
promises
People on the dole to see 50% increase in their Christmas bonus this year
14 Sep 2015
40.3k
143
The Daily Poll
Poll: Do you think unemployed young people should be sent to 'work boot camps'?
17 Aug 2015
26.8k
213
Good Samaritan
This chef is offering up his home and dinner to a family in need at Christmas
16 Dec 2014
18.2k
47
single parent
Woman awarded €5,000 for not being allowed to do JobBridge internship
17 Nov 2014
20.9k
25
Every Little Helps
People on the dole will get a Christmas present from the government this year
14 Oct 2014
25.6k
91
Voices
Opinion: 'I'm not experienced enough to do an unpaid internship'
Gavin Nugent
12 Aug 2014
1.3k
44
Voices
Opinion: Yes, I'm unemployed but that doesn't make me lazy or incompetent
Adam Brennan
22 Jun 2014
2.3k
163
Voices
Opinion: We were a normal married couple who fell on hard times. Now, we sleep in our car.
Catherine W
12 Jun 2014
181
95
Slave Labour
Bruton on Gateway: 'Calling councils slave sweat shops is a total insult'
11 Mar 2014
10.0k
107
Back to Work
Dole cut for long-term unemployed who refuse to work in local authorities
21 Feb 2014
63.1k
330
Voices
Column: JobBridge isn't about helping people, it's about padding unemployment figures
Kevin Coughlan
6 Dec 2013
184
150
Voices
Video column: Ireland's young and diverse population deserves to be heard
Katie Varvos
16 Nov 2013
56
34
Back to Work
Over 1,200 employers and 2,400 jobseekers register for JobsPlus scheme
10 Oct 2013
9.2k
43
Voices
Column: Unable to find work in Ireland, I had no choice but to leave
Seanán Ó Coistín
29 Jun 2013
1.5k
99
vacancies
The technology sector is open for business, but there's a shortage of suitable candidates
23 May 2013
12.5k
48