Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 September 2015
81. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost in 2016 of increasing the weekly rate of all working age benefits by €5, and by €10; and the full-year cost of each rate of increase. [32696/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra82. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost in 2016 of an increase in the weekly rate of the State pension by €5; by €10; and the full-year cost of each rate of increase. [32697/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 81 and 82 together.
The estimated cost in 2016 (and a full year) of a €5 and €10 increase in the weekly rate of all working age payments is €201.7 million and €403.4 million, respectively.
The estimated cost in 2016 (and a full year) of a €5 and €10 increase in the weekly rate of all pension age payments is €154.6 million and €309.2 million, respectively.
These costs also include proportionate increases for qualified adults, where applicable.
