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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Questions (579, 580, 581, 583, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 601, 602, 603, 604, 606, 607, 609, 610, 611, 612, 614, 620, 621, 622)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

579. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of jobseeker's benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34858/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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580. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of child benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34859/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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581. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of jobseeker's benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34860/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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583. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of disability allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34862/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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585. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of illness benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34864/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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586. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of invalidity pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34865/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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587. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of blind pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34866/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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588. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of injury benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34867/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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589. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of disablement benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34868/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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590. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of domiciliary care allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34869/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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592. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of carer's allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34871/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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593. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of carer's benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34872/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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594. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the respite care grant in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013;her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34873/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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595. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension (contributory) in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34874/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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596. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension (non-contributory) in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34875/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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597. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of maternity benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34876/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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598. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the one-parent family payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34877/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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599. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the health and safety benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34878/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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601. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of family income supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34880/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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602. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county, the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34881/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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603. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's non-contributory pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013, her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34882/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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604. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's contributory pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013, her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34883/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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606. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's non-contributory pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34885/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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607. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the guardian payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34886/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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609. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of family income supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34888/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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610. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to work allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34889/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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611. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to work enterprise allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34890/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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612. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the farm assist payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34891/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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614. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to education allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34894/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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620. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of rent supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34903/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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621. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of supplementary welfare allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34904/13]

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Willie O'Dea

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622. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of mortgage interest supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34905/13]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 579 to 581, inclusive, 583, 585 to 590, inclusive, 592 to 599, inclusive, 601 to 604, inclusive, 606, 607, 609 to 612, inclusive, 614 and 620 to 622, inclusive, together.

The information requested by the Deputy in respect of 2010 and 2011 remains unchanged from that which was forwarded to him in reply to questions 464, 465, 466, 468, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 486, 487, 488, 489, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 498, 506, 507 and 508 on 6 November 2012.

A copy of the 2012 Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services, that my Department laid before the Dáil and published on the website, contains the requested statistics in relation to 2012 and has issued to the Deputy under separate cover. I enclose for the Deputy’s information, in tabular format, the total number of recipients in each of the schemes referred to at the end of May 2013 along with the estimated scheme expenditure for 2013.

Scheme

Number of Recipients as on 31/05/2013

Rev 2013 - €000

State Pension (Non-Contributory)

95,542

957,300

State Pension (Contributory)

319,677

3,985,700

Widow/er’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension

116,941

1,340,100

Jobseeker’s Allowance

303,223

3,098,210

One Parent Family Payment

87,586

934,700

Widow/er’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s Non-Contributory Pension

1,787

16,400

Basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance

27,639

161,400

Farm Assist

10,785

99,450

Jobseeker’s Benefit

76,457

564,200

Maternity Benefit

21,100

297,000

Health &Safety Benefit

71

460

Back to Education Allowance

17,088

189,300

Back to Work Allowance

16

Back to Work Enterprise Allowance

10,406

126,400

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

N/A

48,800

Disability Allowance

102,631

1,115,200

Blind Pension

1,428

15,300

Carer’s Allowance

55,530

534,200

Illness Benefit

61,042

731,500

Injury Benefit

681

14,400

Invalidity Pension

51,532

600,800

Disablement Benefit

14,223

74,100

Carer’s Benefit

1,643

24,300

Respite Care Grant

N/A

110,650

Domicilliary Care Allowance (Families)

25,113

106,800

Family Income Supplement

40,593

229,600

Child Benefit (Families)

613,993

1,911,720

Guardian’s Payment(Non-Contributory)

432

4,950

Guardian’s Payment (Contributory)

867

11,200

Rent Supplement

N/A

403,400

Mortgage Interest Supplement

N/A

41,820

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