Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 April 2013
144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of applications for disability allowance/invalidity pension approved on application, refused on application and/or subsequently awarded and/or approved on appeal in each of the past three years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19391/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following tabular statement.
Disability Allowance
|
Registered |
Awarded on Application |
Refused on Application |
Withdrawn by Applicant |
Pending |
Awarded/ Approved on Appeal |
|
|
2010 |
21,409 |
8,306 |
10,316 |
626 |
6,880 |
1,951 |
|
2011 |
24,264 |
9,246 |
14,116 |
783 |
6,999 |
2,457 |
|
2012 |
25,887 |
10,400 |
14,519 |
1,240 |
7,775 |
2,939 |
|
31 March 2013 |
5,034 |
2,394 |
4,015 |
265 |
6,834 |
913 |
Invalidity Pension
|
Registered |
Awarded on Application |
Refused on Application |
Withdrawn by Applicant |
Pending |
Awarded/ Approved on Appeal |
|
|
2010 |
8,774 |
3,597 |
3,677 |
285 |
2,701 |
532 |
|
2011* |
14,621 |
2,657 |
5,945 |
1,699 |
6,814 |
759 |
|
2012 |
11,510 |
6,352 |
10,721 |
702 |
3,662 |
1,509 |
|
31 March 2013 |
2,453 |
2,405 |
2,588 |
342 |
2,627 |
1,897 |
*Due to scheme migrating to a new processing system statistics were not accurately reported for the first quarter 2011.
