Qualified Child Increase Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2015

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

Ceisteanna (4)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

4. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing the qualified child increase payment by €5; €10; €15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35676/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The full year cost of increasing the weekly rate of the Qualified Child Increase by €5, €10 and €15 in 2016 is €94 million, €187 million and €281 million, respectively.