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State Pensions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020

Tuesday, 22 September 2020

Questions (549)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

549. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension in each of the past five years to 31 December 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25527/20]

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The table below shows the total number of persons in receipt of State pension for the last five years.

The number of State pension (contributory) recipients is increasing year on year. The number of State pension (non-contributory) recipients has remained relatively stable over the same period, with a decrease in recipients in 2019.

Recipients

Scheme

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

State pension (contributory)

361,725

377,062

394,378

411,660

431,224

State pension (non-contributory)

95,179

95,221

95,140

95,263

94,854

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

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