Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2023
361. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the respite carer's support grant to €2,500; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23788/23]
View answerThe estimated full year cost of increasing the Carer’s Support Grant to €2,500 is €94.2 million.
The cost shown above is on a full year basis and is based on the estimated number of recipients in 2023. This costing is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.
