Mary Lou McDonald
Ceist:538. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection the full year cost to the Exchequer of increasing the respite care grant by €325 to €1,700 per annum. [38655/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 18 September 2013
Ceisteanna (538, 699)
Mary Lou McDonald
Ceist:699. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection the full year cost to the Exchequer of increasing the fuel allowance by six weeks. [38673/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 538 and 699 together.
The cost of increasing the respite care grant by €325 to €1,700 per annum is estimated at €28 million in 2014.
The cost of increasing the fuel allowance by six weeks is estimated at €47.7 million in 2014.