Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020
551. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of a State pension (non-contributory); the extent by which the numbers have fluctuated in the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25529/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs at end August 2020, there are 95,396 primary state pension non-contributory recipients.
The Deputy will see from the year end recipient numbers over the past 5 years, provided in the table below, that the numbers have remained relatively consistent over the 5 year period.
|
As at |
No. SPNC Recipients (personal rate) |
|
31 December 2019 |
94,854 |
|
31 December 2018 |
95,263 |
|
31 December 2017 |
95,140 |
|
31 December 2016 |
95,221 |
|
31 December 2015 |
95,179 |
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
