Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 24 Nov 1993

Vol. 436 No. 2

Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefit.

Theresa Ahearn

Question:

39 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he intends to increase the death grant, presently £100, to a more realistic figure in view of the cost of funerals and the incapacity of eligible applicants to meet these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Social Welfare (Dr. Woods)

The death grant provides assistance on the death of an insured person or of a family member. The question of additional provision in such circumstances, including the question of an increase in the death grant, is a matter for consideration in a budgetary context.