Gary Gannon
Question:174. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the annual carer's support grant from €1,850 to €2,000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32487/21]
View answerWednesday, 16 June 2021
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The estimated full year cost of increasing the Carer's Support Grant by €150 is €21.5m.
This cost is based on the estimated number of recipients in 2021 and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.