Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
820. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the uptake of paternity benefit in each year since it was first introduced, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11879/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraPaternity benefit was introduced on 1 September 2016 and is payable to employed and self-employed people who are on paternity leave from work after the birth/adoption of a child, subject to certain social insurance contribution (PRSI) conditions. Details on the number of claims paid in each year since September 2016 is set out in the following table.
Awarded Paternity Benefit Claims
|
From Sept 2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
Until End May 2020 |
|
5,013 |
26,559 |
24,080 |
28,191 |
9,884 |
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
