Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 September 2019
156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applicants for the widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's pension in the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39014/19]
View answerThe figures requested by the Deputy are provided in the table below.
Number of applications received for Widow's, Widower's, or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pensions, 2014 to date.
|
Year |
Registered |
|
2014 |
7,390 |
|
2015 |
7,707 |
|
2016 |
7,699 |
|
2017 |
7,599 |
|
2018 |
7,542 |
|
to end-August 2019 |
5,204 |
