Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:347 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the annual cost of doubling child benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26771/00]
Vol. 526 No. 3
347 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the annual cost of doubling child benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26771/00]
It is estimated that the full-year cost of doubling the monthly rate of child benefit for each qualifying child would amount to £571 million.