Social Welfare Benefits Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2018

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Questions (672)

Joan Burton

Question:

672. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of full rate and half rate qualified child increases paid at the end of 2017 to persons in receipt of payments (details supplied), by scheme and children aged 12 to 22 years of age, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9332/18]

Written answers

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Deputy Regina Doherty)

The age breakdowns requested are not routinely collated in my Department. However, my officials will collate the requested information on a once off basis and will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.