Joe Walsh
Question:116 Mr. J. Walsh asked the Minister for Social Welfare the total number in receipt of the living alone allowance. [5191/96]
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefit.
The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table:
|
Pension/Allowance |
Living Alone Allowances (31 January 1996) |
|
Old Age (Contributory) Pension |
21,400 |
|
Old Age (Non-Contributory) Pension |
25,192 |
|
Blind Person's Pension |
179 |
|
Retirement Pension |
12,578 |
|
Survivor's Pension |
32,856 |
|
Widow's (Non-Contributory) Pension |
7,415 |
|
Deserted Wife's Benefit |
147 |
|
Deserted Wife's Allowance |
173 |
|
Invalidity Pension |
160 |
|
Death Benefit Pensions |
80 |
|
Total |
100,180 |