The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 is published in the Department's Annual Statistical Report, available at http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Annual-SWS-Statistical-Information-Report.aspx.
I have reproduced the figures for those years in the attached tabular statement, which also includes the equivalent figure for January-October 2018.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
Carer's Assistance claims processed (annual totals for years 2014 - 2017 and January-October total for 2018)
Date
|
Registered
|
Approved
|
Disallowed
|
Jan-Oct 2018
|
17,401
|
14,125
|
7,648
|
2017
|
23,800
|
17,290
|
8,599
|
2016
|
22,722
|
19,308
|
11,144
|
2015
|
18,929
|
14,378
|
7,920
|
2014
|
17,759
|
12,560
|
7,078
|