Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Ceist:466. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the school meals programme budget by 5%, 10%, 20% and 25%, respectively. [25959/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2022
466. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the school meals programme budget by 5%, 10%, 20% and 25%, respectively. [25959/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Social Protection has provided a budget of €68.1 million for School Meals in 2022.
The estimated cost of increasing the budget in 2022 by 5%, 10%, 20% and 25% is set out in the table below.
2022 REV School Meals Estimate (€000): €68,100
% Increase |
5% |
10% |
20% |
25% |
Cost of Increase (€000) |
€3,405 |
€6,810 |
€13,620 |
€17,025 |
New Cost of scheme (€000) |
€71,505 |
€74,910 |
€81,720 |
€85,125 |