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]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2021
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]
View answerThe 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.