Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 March 2015
24. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing child benefit by €5 per week, €10 per week, €15 per week, and €20 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12213/15]
View answerIt is understood that the Deputy is seeking the costs associated with monthly, as distinct from weekly, increases by the amounts stated. The full year cost of increasing Child Benefit by €5, €10, €15 and €20 per month is €71.6 million, €143.1 million, €214.7 million and €286.2 million, respectively.
