Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2026
523. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the most recent numbers available for persons in receipt of a disability-contingent payment, both those in work and out of work; the percentage of this group that are in receipt of disability allowance, invalidity pension, blind pension and partial capacity benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51364/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department offers a range of income supports for persons with a disability. The statistical information requested on these schemes is set out in the table below. Please note that employment status has been measured by the person having an employment with a start date before, and an end date after, May 31st 2026, based on the Revenue data available to my Department. It is also important to note that while an employment may remain open with an employer, it does not necessarily mean that the recipients are receiving a payment. A recipient cannot do paid work and get Invalidity Pension; if they want to return to work or self-employment, they may be able to transfer to Partial Capacity Benefit.
|
Scheme |
May 2026 Recipients |
% of Total Recipients |
% scheme recipients in employment |
|
Disability Allowance |
175,138 |
74.9% |
29.9% |
|
Invalidity Pension |
54,180 |
23.2% |
|
|
Blind Pension |
896 |
0.4% |
25.4% |
|
Partial Capacity Benefit |
3,141 |
1.3% |
95.7% |
|
Work Placement Experience Programme |
353 |
0.2% |
100% |
|
Total |
233,708 |
|
|
