Bríd Smith
Question:1236. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost in a full year of raising jobseeker’s allowance and jobseeker’s benefit payments to €350 per week. [40593/22]
View answerTuesday, 26 July 2022
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The estimated cost in a full year of raising the weekly rate of Jobseeker’s Allowance to €350 per week is €1,238.8m. The estimated cost in a full year of raising the weekly rate of Jobseeker's Benefit to €350 per week is €325.9m. The total combined estimated full year cost of the two proposals is €1,564.7m.
These costings include a proportionate increase for qualified adults and those on a reduced rate of Jobseeker's Benefit. The cost of increasing Jobseeker's Allowance includes a full increase to €350 for those on an age-reduced rate of Jobseeker's Allowance.
These costings are subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients. They do not take into account the impact of potential behavioural changes resulting from any measures.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.