Disability Allowance Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2016

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Questions (395)

John Brady

Question:

395. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 26 years of age who are currently in receipt of the disability allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34920/16]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

As at end October 2016, there were 16,941 people under the age of 26 in receipt of Disability Allowance.