One-Parent Family Payment Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2016

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Questions (396)

John Brady

Question:

396. 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 one-parent family payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34921/16]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

At the end of October 2016, there were 9,828 recipients of One Parent Family Payment under 26 years of age.