Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants in receipt of a carer's allowance payment; the extent to which this number has fluctuated over the past six years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1533/16]
View answerThe number of Carer's Allowance (CA) recipients is shown in the table below.
|
At end of Year |
Recipients |
% increase on previous year |
|
2015 |
63,003 |
6% |
|
2014 |
59,380 |
5% |
|
2013 |
57,136 |
9% |
|
2012 |
52,209 |
1% |
|
2011 |
51,666 |
2% |
|
2010 |
50,577 |
5% |
The number of persons in receipt of CA continues to increase and is reflected in the increased expenditure on the scheme; from €501 million in 2010 to an estimated €611 million in 2015.
