Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2021
555. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of widow pension recipients who have to work to raise families; and the value of the resultant tax revenue on their pension payment. [24596/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department does not collate statistics on the number of widows pension recipients who engage in employment/self-employment, as this is not necessary for the administration of the scheme. Accordingly, it is not possible to provide information on the value of tax revenue contributed by widows pension recipients.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
