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Social Welfare Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2021

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Questions (425)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

425. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of increasing the carer’s support grant to €2,000. [33520/21]

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Written answers

The estimated full year cost of increasing the Carer's Support Grant from €1,850 to €2,000 is €21.5 million, based on the estimated number of recipients in 2021

This costing is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.

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