Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
898. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons who are currently in receipt of a payment from a social welfare scheme administered by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1424/23]
View answerMy Department offers a wide range of social welfare payments. Social Insurance based benefits are available to those who have a sufficient number of contributions over their lifetimes, and are funded through pay-related social insurance (PRSI). Other benefits and additional allowances are means tested, which ensures that the highest payments are available to those most in need, depending on their circumstances.
As at the end of 2022, there were some 1.9 million people in receipt of a social welfare payment.
