Seán Sherlock
Question:756. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost for every €1 increase in the living alone allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36772/23]
View answerTuesday, 25 July 2023
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The estimated full year cost of increasing the Living Alone Allowance by €1 per week is €12.5 million.
The cost is on a full year basis and is subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients.