Charlie McCreevy
Question:88 Mr. McCreevy asked the Minister for Social Welfare the cost to the Exchequer of a 3 per cent increase across the board in social welfare payments from 1 July in 1995 and in a full year. [1590/95]
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Payments Cost.
It is estimated that a 3 per cent increase in all weekly social welfare and health board payments with effect from 1 July would cost £50 million in 1995 and £100 million in a full year.