Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2023
360. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing children's allowance by 10%, and extending the payment until children are finished in full-time education or turn 18 years, whichever is the later; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23787/23]
View answer388. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of extending child benefit to 18-year-olds still in secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23964/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 360 and 388 together.
The estimated full-year cost of extending child benefit to 18-year-olds still in secondary school at the current rate of payment is €65m.
The estimated full-year cost of increasing child benefit by 10% and extending the payment to children aged 18 or 19 in secondary school is in the region of €293m.
These costings are subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients.
