Gary Gannon
Ceist:474. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of extending the fuel allowance payment period by one week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38049/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 13 July 2021
Ceisteanna (474, 475)
Gary Gannon
Ceist:475. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of an additional €1 in the weekly fuel allowance payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38050/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 474 and 475 together.
The estimated full year cost of increasing the Fuel Allowance by €1 is €10.5 million. The estimated cost of extending the fuel season by 1 week is also €10.5 million.
This costing is based on the estimated number of recipients in 2021, and is subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients.
Question No. 475 answered with Question No. 474.