Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 July 2022
379. Deputy Gary Gannon 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 €117.70 by €45.15 per week to €162.85; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38750/22]
View answerThe estimated full year cost of increasing the rate of payment by an additional €45.15, from €117.70 to €162.85 per week, is €33.4 million. This includes a proportionate increase for qualified adults and those on an age-reduced rate of Supplementary Welfare Allowance.
This costing is based on the estimated average number of recipients in 2022, and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.
Any increase in the rate of payment for Jobseeker's Allowance for those aged under 25 would need to be considered in an overall budgetary and policy context.
