Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2021
368. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated annual expenditure on the disability allowance for 2021; the estimated additional cost of increasing disability allowance payments by €5, €15 and €20, respectively for those currently in receipt of this payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36450/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated expenditure on Disability Allowance in 2021 is €1.8 billion.
The costings sought by the Deputy are contained in the table below.
|
Increase |
Cost (€m) |
|
€5 |
42.7 |
|
€15 |
128.3 |
|
€20 |
171.1 |
The costs shown above include a proportionate increase for qualified adults, and are based on the estimated number of recipients in 2021. This costing is subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients.
