Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018
1252. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated full year cost of increasing the budget for the free travel scheme in 2019 by 10%, 12% and 15%, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25246/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraBased on an expenditure of €90 million on the Free Travel Scheme in 2018 the costings sought by the Deputy are detailed in the following table:
|
Increase |
Cost |
|
10% |
€9m |
|
12% |
€10.8m |
|
15% |
€13.5m |
These costs are on a full year basis.
