Social Welfare Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 January 2026

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Thursday, 15 January 2026

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Erin McGreehan

Question:

91. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people that are in receipt of the kinship caring payment across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2887/26]

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Minister for Social Protection

Guardian's payment is a payment that is available to a person taking care of an orphan.

At the end of December 2025 there were 1,317 Guardian's Payment (Contributory) recipients and 603 Guardian's Payment (Non-Contributory) recipients, in respect of 1,797 and 841 children respectively.

Question No. 92 answered with Question No. 32.

Question No. 93 answered with Question No. 59.

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