Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2024
238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of pension applications for contributory-related State pension received in each of the past five years to date; the number granted, refused or pending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18714/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy on those schemes is provided in the attached tabular statement.
Table 1: State Pension (Contributory) claims registered, awarded, rejected and pending, by year
|
Year |
Registered |
Awarded |
Rejected |
Pending at end December |
|
2019 |
41,551 |
20,737 |
16,063 |
4,883 |
|
2020 |
38,808 |
17,155 |
13,742 |
5,231 |
|
2021 |
42,233 |
19,258 |
15,176 |
4,032 |
|
2022 |
43,633 |
18,776 |
12,207 |
6,942 |
|
2023 |
47,241 |
21,096 |
14,866 |
6,885 |
