Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 November 2017
503. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of carer's allowance applications that are approved or refused on an initial application; the extent to which trends have changed in this regard over the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51203/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the table.
Carer’s Allowance claims awarded or refused at initial application in 2012 to 2016 and at end October 2017
|
Year |
Awarded |
Refused |
|
October 2017 |
15,002 |
7,555 |
|
December 2016 |
19,308 |
11,144 |
|
December 2015 |
14,378 |
7,920 |
|
December 2014 |
12,560 |
7,078 |
|
December 2013 |
16,011 |
9,881 |
|
December 2012 |
9,880 |
6,827 |
