Child Benefit Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Ceisteanna (409)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Ceist:

409. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide, in tabular format, the number of non-nationals, their country of origin, and the constituency wherein they are registered, who are living outside the country and are in receipt of children’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7283/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

The total number of people currently being paid child benefit in respect of children who are resident in other EU States is 4,842, with payment being made in respect of 7692 children.

A breakdown by country of origin or residence of the children is not available. The information requested is not held on a constituency basis.