Bríd Smith
Question:807. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated amount it would cost to reinstate child benefit for children living in direct provision. [29760/19]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2019
807. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated amount it would cost to reinstate child benefit for children living in direct provision. [29760/19]
View answerIt is estimated that the full year cost of introducing child benefit for children who live in direct provision is €2.84 million.
Any introduction of child benefit for children living in direct provision would have to be considered in the overall budgetary context.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.