Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2012

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Ceisteanna (362)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

454 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the numbers of persons in receipt of the domiciliary carer’s allowance; the way same compares to 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20627/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

On 29 February 2012, there were 24,101 customers in receipt of the allowance in respect of 25,914 children. This compares to 23,596 customers who were in receipt of the allowance in respect of 25,243 children on 28 February 2011.