74. Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the number of persons on the live register in Tallaght in Dublin 24 in each of the years from 2010 and currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2220/16]

The most recent Live Register figures available are for December 2015.

The following table shows the number of persons on the Live Register in the Tallaght local office in December of each year from 2010 to 2015.

It should be noted that the Live Register is not a definitive measure of unemployment as it includes part-time workers, and seasonal and casual workers entitled to Jobseeker's Benefit or Allowance.

All Persons on the Live Register in Tallaght in December of each year 2010 - 2015.

Source: CSO Live Register