Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
1160. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the Jobseeker's allowance for those young persons under 25 years of age who are currently on the weekly rate of €117.70 to the full rate of €208; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30946/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated full year cost of increasing the rate of payment by an additional €90.30, from €117.70 to €208 per week, is €66.8 million. This includes a proportionate increase for qualified adults and those on an age-reduced rate of Supplementary Welfare Allowance.
This costing is based on the estimated average number of recipients in 2022, and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.
Any increase in the rate of payment for Jobseeker's Allowance for those aged under 25, and consequential linked increases, would need to be considered in an overall budgetary and policy context.
