Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 October 2019
332. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the carer's support grant by €100, €200 and €300, respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44095/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated full year cost of increasing the carer's support grant by €100, €200 and €300 is as follows:
|
Annual Increase |
Cost of Increase |
|
€100.00 |
€13.3m |
|
€200.00 |
€26.7m |
|
€300.00 |
€39.9m |
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.
