Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2024
481. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of Ukrainians living in Ireland who are in receipt of the carer's allowance, disability allowance and jobseeker's allowance, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16527/24]
View answerCarer's allowance is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.
Disability Allowance is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who has a specified disability and is aged between 16 and under 66 years of age.
Jobseeker's Allowance is a means-tested payment made to people who are unemployed and habitually resident in the State.
The following is the number of beneficiaries of Temporary Protection currently in receipt of the above-named payments:
|
Carer's Allowance |
774 |
|
Disability Allowance |
1,453 |
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
22,364 |
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
