Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2009
400 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of money awarded in telephone rental for each of the past five years; the number of eligible persons who avail of line rental for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43033/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe telephone allowance, administered under the household benefits package, provides assistance towards customers' landline or mobile phone costs. The current amount of the allowance is €26.00 per month.
Details of the number of people benefiting from the telephone allowance and the costs for each of the last five years are set out in the following table.
|
Telephone Allowance |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
|
Customer Numbers |
297,967 |
311,353 |
318,828 |
327,336 |
351,924 |
|
Cost |
€85,697,000 |
€89,143,000 |
€90,333,000 |
€98,855,000 |
€112,196,000 |
