Expenditure on Social Welfare (€ m)
| Year |
Total Social Welfare Expenditure |
| 1995 |
5,332 |
| 1996 |
5,558 |
| 1997 |
5,744 |
| 1998 |
6,046 |
| 1999 |
6,283 |
| 2000 |
6,713 |
| 2001 |
7,842 |
| 2002 |
9,517 |
| 2003 |
10,493 |
| 2004 |
11,291 |
| 2005 |
12,168 |
Source: Department of Social and Family Affairs |
Social Welfare Expenditure as a Percentage of:
| Year |
Gross National Income |
Gross Domestic Product |
| 1995 |
11.1 |
10.2 |
| 1996 |
10.4 |
9.6 |
| 1997 |
9.4 |
8.6 |
| 1998 |
8.7 |
7.8 |
| 1999 |
8.1 |
7.0 |
| 2000 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
| 2001 |
7.9 |
6.8 |
| 2002 |
8.8 |
7.4 |
| 2003 |
8.9 |
7.8 |
| 2004 |
9.0 |
7.7 |
| 2005 |
8.8 |
7.6 |
Source: Department of Social and Family Affairs |
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