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Social Welfare Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Questions (1182)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

1182. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of granting a €1,000 bonus to all recipients of the carer's allowance. [41254/21]

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Written answers

The estimated full year cost of granting a €1,000 bonus to all recipients of Carer's Allowance is €91.6 million.

This costing is based on the estimated average number of recipients in 2021 and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.

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