Paul McGrath
Ceist:113 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of persons in receipt of the prescribed relative's allowance for the years 1987 to 1990 inclusive; and the number who will qualify for the new carer's allowance.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.
The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:
Number of Recipients of Prescribed Relative's Allowance
|
December 1987 |
2,041 |
|
December 1988 |
1,940 |
|
December 1989 |
1,850 |
|
March 1990 |
1,720 |
It is estimated that an additional 6,000 carers will qualify for payments under the new carer's allowance scheme which is being introduced later this year.