Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2017
185. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the full year cost of increasing the universal child care subsidy universal band from €1,040 per year to €1,800, €2,400, €3,000 and €3,600, respectively, with pro rata increases for the part-time, sessional and half sessional subsidies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40886/17]
View answerThe cost of increasing the universal childcare subsidy from €1,040 per year to €1,800, €2,400, €3,000 and €3,600, with pro rata increases for the part time, sessional and half sessional subsidies is as follows:
|
Universal subsidy (max per year) |
Max per week |
Additional cost |
|
€1,040 |
€20.00 |
€0m |
|
€1,800 |
€34.62 |
€14m |
|
€2,400 |
€46.15 |
€26m |
|
€3,000 |
€57.69 |
€37m |
|
€3,600 |
€69.23 |
€49m |
The table sets out cost estimates for the different scenarios proposed, based on the following assumptions:
- There are no changes in the subsidy-rates for other Bands (A, AJ, B, D).
- The costs are full-year costs.
- There is no additional change in the level of parental demand for childcare as a result of the increased subsidies.
