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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2024

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Tuesday, 11 June 2024

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Alan Kelly

Question:

450. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost in 2025 if the maximum rate of disability allowance increased to €245 per week. [24884/24]

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Minister for Social Protection

The estimated full year cost of increasing Disability Allowance from €232 to €245 per week is €115.1 million.

This cost includes a proportionate increase for Qualified Adults.

It should be noted that this costing is subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients.

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