Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 June 2016
178. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of claims under the optical treatment benefit scheme in each of the years 2011 to 2015, in tabular form; the annual cost of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17802/16]
View answerThe total claims received and the cost of the optical benefit scheme in the relevant years are detailed in the following table.
|
Year |
Claims |
Cost |
|
2011 |
135,593 |
€3,292,836 |
|
2012 |
139,805 |
€3,386,861 |
|
2013 |
141,972 |
€3,447,380 |
|
2014 |
149,026 |
€3,610,334 |
|
2015 |
163,974 |
€3,977,233 |
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
