Duncan Smith
Ceist:1052. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the domiciliary care allowance by €20 per month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44119/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 September 2022
Ceisteanna (1052)
Freagraí scríofa
The estimated full year cost of increasing the rate of Domiciliary Care Allowance by €20 per month is €11.2 million.
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 numbers of recipients.
Any increase in the rate of Domiciliary Care Allowance would need to be considered in an overall budgetary and policy context.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.