Seán Sherlock
Question:757. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing the carer’s support grant to €2,000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36773/23]
View answerTuesday, 25 July 2023
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The estimated full year cost of increasing the Carer’s Support Grant to €2,000 is €21.8m.
It should be noted that this costing is subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients.