Written answers
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Department of Social Protection
Social Welfare Benefits Numbers
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin North Central, Labour)
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228. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of old age pensioners drawing the living alone allowance. [28906/13]
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The following table sets out the number of recipients of a living alone increase:
Table 1: Living Alone Increase
| Living Alone Increase | Numbers in Payment |
|---|---|
| State pension non-contributory | 32,836 |
| State pension contributory | 61,166 |
| Widow/er's or surviving civil partner's contributory pension | 49,148 |
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