Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2022
382. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the full-year cost of increasing all headline social protection payments to €300 per week, excluding the disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45839/22]
View answerThe estimated full-year cost of increasing all headline social protection payments to €300 per week excluding disability allowance with a proportionate increase for qualified adults is €4.3 billion.
This costing is based on the estimated number of recipients in 2022 and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
