Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020
552. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of an invalidity pension as of 31 December 2019 in each of the past five years to date; the degree to which the numbers have fluctuated during the period in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25530/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe table below shows the number of persons in receipt of an Invalidity Pension for the period requested. There has been a slight increase over the past few years .
|
Period requested |
No. of Persons in Receipt of Invalidity Pension |
|
31/12/2019 |
58,168 |
|
31/12/2018 |
57,768 |
|
31/12/2017 |
57,504 |
|
31/12/2016 |
55,532 |
|
31/12/2015 |
55,115 |
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
