Listeners Fuming When Chef Reveals Why He's Been On The Dole for 8 Years

Listeners Fuming When Chef Reveals Why He's Been On The Dole for 8 Years

July 17, 2026 · 51 min · Season 6 · Episode 1357

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Adrian and Jeremy discuss the controversy surrounding long-term unemployment and a chef's claims about job availability.

New figures show more than 6,300 people have been on Jobseekers Allowance for 10+ years — at a cost of around €800 million. So Adrian and Jeremy ask the blunt question: is there any excuse on God’s earth for staying on the dole that long? The debate takes a turn when a “chef” claims he can’t get work because “invaders” took the kitchen jobs!!!

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Hosts: Adrian, Jeremy

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Organizations: Jobseekers Allowance

Places: Ireland

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