Social Welfare Payments

Wednesday, 2 June 2021

Questions (161)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

161. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the jobseeker's allowance for those young persons under 25 years of age who are currently on the weekly rate of €112.70 by €45.15 per week to €157.85; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30114/21]

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Minister for Social Protection

The estimated full year cost of increasing the Jobseekers Allowance rate of €112.70 by €45.15 to €157.85 for recipients aged under 25 years is €33.8 million.

It should be noted that this cost is subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients.