Living Alone Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Ceisteanna (114)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

114. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing the living alone allowance to €15 and to €20; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43745/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The cost of increasing the Living Alone Allowance to €15 and €20 per week is €60.5 million and €110.8 million, respectively, in a full year.