Joe Walsh
Ceist:160 Mr. J. Walsh asked the Minister for Social Welfare the cost to the Exchequer of social welfare rate increases of 3 per cent, 3.5 per cent, 4 per cent, 4.5 per cent, 5 per cent and 5.5 per cent. [18276/95]
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Increases.
The following table sets out the estimated full year cost of rate increases for all social welfare and health board payments:
|
% Increase |
Full Year Cost (£m) |
|
3.0 |
105 |
|
3.5 |
122 |
|
4.0 |
139 |
|
4.5 |
157 |
|
5.0 |
174 |
|
5.5 |
190 |