Catherine Murphy
Question:190. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of increasing disability allowance from €203 to €209 per week. [22745/20]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 September 2020
190. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of increasing disability allowance from €203 to €209 per week. [22745/20]
View answerThe estimated full year cost of increasing Disability Allowance from €203 to €209 per week is €49.1 million. This estimate includes a proportionate increase for qualified adults.
This estimate is subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated number of recipients.