Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 December 2017
243. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the family income supplement income limits by 5%, 10% and 15%, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52328/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated additional cost per year of increasing the Family Income Supplement (to be renamed the Working Family Payment) income limits by 5%, 10% and 15% respectively based on current numbers is as follows:-
|
Increase |
Estimated Additional Cost Per Year |
|
5% |
€57m |
|
10% |
€114m |
|
15% |
€171m |
Budget 2018 increased the income thresholds by €10 for families with up to three children. Any further changes to the FIS/WFP income thresholds would have significant cost implications and would have to be considered in an overall budgetary context.
