Proinsias De Rossa
Question:359 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the cost of paying the Christmas bonus, at the current level, to those in receipt of short-term social welfare benefits. [27815/98]
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.
The estimated cost of providing a Christmas bonus, equivalent to 70 per cent of the normal weekly payment subject to a minimum payment of £20, to those on certain short-term schemes is illustrated below.
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£ million |
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Unemployment Benefit |
3.38 |
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Unemployment Assistance (Short-Term) |
2.30 |
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Disability Benefit |
2.49 |