Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of recipients of the State pension (contributory); the extent to which this figure has fluctuated over the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1526/16]
View answerThe table below shows the total number of recipients of state pension (contributory) at the end of each year 2011 to 2015 inclusive.
|
State pension (contributory) |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
|
No of Recipients |
296,995 |
312,314 |
329,531 |
346,420 |
361,725 |
The number of recipients of state pension (contributory) has increased steadily over the past five years, at an average rate of 5% annually.
