Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
777. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing the rate of fuel allowance from €24.50 by every €1, €5.50 and €10 per week; the one-off cost for increasing the fuel allowance rate by those amounts from 28 September 2020 for the 2020/2021 fuel season; the number of expected recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22582/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated cost of increasing the rate of Fuel Allowance by €1, €5.50 and €10 per week is as shown in the table below:
|
Weekly rate increase |
Cost for 2020/2021 Fuel Season |
|
€1 |
€10.5m |
|
€5.50 |
€57.5m |
|
€10 |
€104.6m |
These estimates are based on 373,600 recipients in 2020 . My Department is currently finalising its estimates for 2021 and, as such, these estimates are subject to change.
