Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2023
383. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the current young jobseeker’s rate of €129.70 per week by an additional €5 per week. [23959/23]
View answerThe estimated full year cost of increasing the rate of payment by an additional €5 per week, from €129.70 to €134.70 per week, is €3.6 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 2023, and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.
