Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2023
349. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated annual, total first and full-year cost to increase equally the guardian payment by 100% over three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46063/23]
View answerThe estimated full year total cost of increasing Guardians payments by 100% is €18.3 million. If this was divided over 3 years the additional yearly cost would be about €6.1 million per year.
These costings is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of beneficiaries.
