Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007
324 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will increase the child dependent allowance from €22 to €35 per child in Budget 2008; the estimated cost of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22446/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe cost of increasing the child dependent allowance by €13 per week, from €22 to €35 per child, is estimated at €208 million in a full year.
Any increase in the child dependent allowance would have to be considered in a Budgetary context, having regard to available resources and the wider Government agenda.
