State Pensions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 March 2022

Wednesday, 23 March 2022

Questions (135)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons currently in receipt of the State (non-contributory) pension; the extent to which this number is likely to fluctuate in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15391/22]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

As at end February 2022, there are 94,551 primary state pension non- contributory recipients.

As the scheme is demand led it is not possible to predict the extent to which this number is likely to fluctuate in the future.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.