Rural Social Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2020

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Questions (125)

Denis Naughten

Question:

125. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of rural social scheme participants provided for in the original 2020 and the 2021 estimate; the expected out-turn of participant numbers for 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32239/20]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The 2020 Revised Estimate provided for an average of 3,300 participants on the Rural Social Scheme in 2020.

The outturn in 2020 is expected to average 3,160 participants.  The 2021 estimate is providing for a similar average number of participants in 2021.