Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 October 2019
316. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the telephone support allowance by €1, €2, €2.50, €3, €4 and €5, respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44078/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated full year cost of increasing the telephone support allowance by €1, €2, €2.50, €3, €4, and €5 per week is as follows:
|
Weekly increase |
Cost of increase |
|
€1.00 |
€6.9m |
|
€2.00 |
€13.8m |
|
€2.50 |
€17.3m |
|
€3.00 |
€20.8m |
|
€4.00 |
€27.7m |
|
€5.00 |
€34.6m |
It should be noted that this costing is subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of beneficiaries for 2020.
