Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2025
612. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have claimed the benefit payment for 65-years-olds, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66257/25]
View answerThe Jobseekers Benefit Payment for 65-Year-Olds was introduced in February 2021. The number of recipients of the payment as of the end of each year from 2021 to 2024, along with the number of recipients as of the end of October 2025 are set out in the table below.
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- |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
Oct-2025 |
|
Recipients |
3,696 |
4,198 |
3,952 |
4,378 |
4,324 |
