Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2016
107. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants in receipt of invalidity pension in Limerick city and county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1986/16]
View answerInvalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions.
As of December 31, 2015 there were 3,242 recipients of IP residing in the County of Limerick, including Limerick city.
A separate figure for the number of IP recipients in Limerick city is not maintained.
