Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2015
60. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the total number of applications for non-contributory old age pension received in her Department in each of the years from 2010 to 2014, and to date in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9768/15]
View answerThe total amount of State pension non-contributory (SPNC) applications received for each year is as follows:
|
YEAR |
TOTAL NUMBER OF SPNC APPLICATIONS RECEIVED |
|
2010 |
9,835 |
|
2011 |
7,344* |
|
2012 |
9,035 |
|
2013 |
9,429 |
|
2014 |
8,998 |
|
2015 (to end of January) |
1,094 |
*The data for 2011 is incomplete for new claims registered during the period April – July 2011 due to issues encountered in transitioning to a new IT system.
