Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2018
242. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the State pension (non-contributory); the extent to which this number has fluctuated over the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39114/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraApplicants for State pension non-contributory must be aged 66 or over, be permanently residing in the State, satisfying the habitual residence condition and a means test.
The following tabular statement shows the numbers of recipients at the end of each year, reflecting a gradual downward trend as more people have sufficient contributions to qualify for State pension contributory.
|
Date |
Recipients |
|
31 August 2018 |
95,092 |
|
2017 |
95,140 |
|
2016 |
95,221 |
|
2015 |
95,179 |
|
2014 |
95,570 |
|
2013 |
95,801 |
|
2012 |
96,126 |
|
2011 |
96,749 |
|
2010 |
97,179 |
|
2009 |
97,798 |
|
2008 |
97,784 |
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
