Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 March 2019
352. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of men who have availed of paternity benefit to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12675/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested in respect of the number of people who have availed of paternity benefit since its introduction on 1st September 2016 is set out in the following table.
|
PATERNITY BENEFIT |
Recipients |
|
1st January 2019 - 28th February 2019 |
5,188 |
|
2018 |
24,080 |
|
2017 |
26,559 |
|
2016 (Commenced 1 September) |
5,013 |
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
