International Protection Applicants: Waiting Times Cut, Applications Rise
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Direct Employment Allowance (DEA): This allowance can be given to peopel in Ireland who have been there for at least six months. it was previously nine months,but reduced in 2021.
Employment Increase After One Year: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) found a importent increase in employment among DEA recipients after their first year of receiving the allowance.
Data Exclusions: The CSO analysis excluded very low earnings (under €500 annually) and short-duration employment (less than two weeks).
Non-Irish Nationals in Employment: 21% of employment in Ireland in the second quarter of this year was held by non-Irish nationals,including international protection applicants.
DEA Recipient Numbers: The number of people receiving DEA rose above 10,000 for the first time in 2022 (11,750), fell to 10,252 in 2023, and then rose again to 17,250 last year. Demographics of Recipients:
Gender: The majority of DEA beneficiaries have been men. However, 2019 had the highest proportion of women (43%), which has since fallen to 34% in 2022 and 2023.
Age: Nearly half of recipients in the last year were aged 25-44, with the next largest group being under 15.
* Direct Provision Allowance: People in direct provision awaiting asylum decisions receive a weekly allowance of €38.80 (adults) or €29.80 (children).