Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 February 2022

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Questions (314)

Denis Naughten

Question:

314. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection the average number of claims in payment under the carer’s benefit scheme; the average length of a claim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10530/22]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

There were on average 3,550 Carer's Benefit claims in payment between February 2021 and January 2022, with an average claim duration of 398 days.

I trust this clarifies the position.