Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2024
401. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of applications for the State pension (contributory) received in each of the past five years to date; the number granted, refused or pending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8146/24]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy is provided in the attached tabular statement.
Table 1: State Pension (Contributory) claims registered, awarded, rejected and pending, by year.
|
Year |
Registered |
Awarded |
Rejected |
Pending at end December |
|
2019 |
41,551 |
20,737 |
16,063 |
4,883 |
|
2020 |
38,808 |
17,155 |
13,742 |
5,231 |
|
2021 |
42,233 |
19,258 |
15,176 |
4,032 |
|
2022 |
43,633 |
18,776 |
12,207 |
6,942 |
|
2023 |
47,241 |
21,096 |
14,866 |
6,885 |
