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Household Benefits Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 October 2019

Thursday, 24 October 2019

Ceisteanna (313)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

313. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the full-year expenditure on the household benefits package by benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44075/19]

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The Household Benefits Package comprises a choice of either Electricity or Gas Allowance, and Free Television Licence.  These allowances provide a contribution towards electricity or gas, as well the cost of the annual Television Licence.  Only one household package is paid per household.  Household Benefits Package may be funded from either Vote 37 or the Social Insurance Fund, depending on the origin of the primary scheme entitlement of the recipient (e.g. State Pension (Non-Contributory) from the Vote or State Pension (Contributory) from the Fund).

The allocation for the Household Benefits scheme in 2020 is €254,462 as published in the 2020 Budget Estimates on Budget Day, details of which are in the following table.

 

Vote 37

Social Insurance Fund

Total

 

€000

€000

€000

Electricity Allowance 

51,453

121,520

172,973 

Gas Allowance 

4,877

16,442

21,319

Free Television License

15,149

45,021

60,170

Total

71,479

182,983

254,462

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