Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 October 2022
222. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the current number of claims for guardian’s payment; the reason that this payment was excluded from the Budget 2023 social welfare increase; if the situation will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48774/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraGuardian's payment is paid to approximately 1,800 recipients, in respect of almost 2,200 children.
Guardian's payment, at the current weekly rate of €191 per child, is the highest rate of weekly child income support paid by my Department. As a result of the measures announced in budget 2023, the rate of Guardian's payment will increase by €12 to €203 per week per child, with effect from January 2023.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
