Willie O'Dea
Question:139. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total annual cost of increasing the respite care grant to €1,500; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41674/13]
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Questions (139, 140)
Willie O'Dea
Question:140. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total annual cost of restoring the respite care grant to €1,700; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41675/13]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 139 and 140 together.
The costs of increasing the respite care grant to €1,500 and €1,700 are estimated at €10.95 million and €28.46 million, respectively, in a full year.