Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020
549. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension in each of the past five years to 31 December 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25527/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe table below shows the total number of persons in receipt of State pension for the last five years.
The number of State pension (contributory) recipients is increasing year on year. The number of State pension (non-contributory) recipients has remained relatively stable over the same period, with a decrease in recipients in 2019.
Recipients
|
Scheme |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
|
State pension (contributory) |
361,725 |
377,062 |
394,378 |
411,660 |
431,224 |
|
State pension (non-contributory) |
95,179 |
95,221 |
95,140 |
95,263 |
94,854 |
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
