Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2024
298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of applications for the State pension (contributory) 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. [37950/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy for each of the past five years, and year to date figures for 2024, is provided in the table below.
Table 1: State Pension (Contributory) claims registered, awarded, rejected and pending, by year
|
Year |
Registered |
Awarded |
Rejected |
Pending |
|
2024 (January to August) |
32,096 |
13,433 |
11,362 |
2,707 |
|
2023 |
47,241 |
21,096 |
14,866 |
6,885 |
|
2022 |
43,633 |
18,776 |
12,207 |
6,942 |
|
2021 |
41,962 |
19,220 |
15,176 |
4,032 |
|
2020 |
38,808 |
17,155 |
13,742 |
5,231 |
|
2019 |
41,551 |
20,737 |
16,063 |
4,883 |
