Paul McAuliffe
Question:150. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost to increase the carer’s allowance by €4 per month; by €8 per month; and by €12 per month. [34439/23]
View answerWednesday, 12 July 2023
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Carer's Allowance is paid on a weekly basis. The estimated cost to increase Carer's Allowance by €4, €8 and €12 per week is outlined in the table below.
|
Scheme |
€4 per week |
€8 per week |
€12 per week |
|
|
m |
m |
m |
|
Carer's Allowance |
€14.9 |
€29.8 |
€44.6 |
These costings are subject to change over the coming months in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients.