Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2022

Wednesday, 6 July 2022

Questions (146)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

146. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the current number of recipients of the benefit for those over 65 years; the full year cost of this scheme to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36495/22]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

There were 4,093 recipients of the benefit payment for over 65s at end May 2022. The cost to the end of June 2022 is estimated to be €23.6 million.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.