Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 June 2026
215. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has examined the welfare data collection practices of comparable EU Member States in relation to tracking foreign born recipients and qualified adults; and if he will provide details of any such analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47972/26]
View answerMy Department examines the policies and practices of other comparable Departments across the EU, and indeed beyond the EU, for policy development purposes. Specific data collection processes in relation to nationality generally do not form part of such analysis, as neither nationality nor place of birth are eligibility criteria for social welfare payments. I am satisfied that the data collected in and available to my Department is sufficient for the determination and ongoing confirmation of eligibility to social protection payments.
