Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2025
91. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people in receipt of disability allowance for the years 2020-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50663/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraDisability Allowance is a weekly allowance paid to people with a disability. You can get it from 16 years of age. If you are in education when you turn 16, you can continue to attend school while receiving this allowance.
The number of recipients of Disability Allowance at the 31st December each year from 2020-2024, and at 31st August 2025, is shown in the table below.
Table 1: Number of recipients of Disability Allowance, by year
|
Year |
Recipients |
|
2020 |
152,580 |
|
2021 |
155,181 |
|
2022 |
157,807 |
|
2023 |
162,326 |
|
2024 |
167,633 |
|
2025 (as at 31st August) |
171,177 |
