Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2024
342. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the carer’s support grant to €2,500; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28859/24]
View answerThe estimated full year cost of increasing the annual Carer's Support Grant by €650 to €2.500 is €102.1 million.
This costing is based on the estimated average number of recipients in 2024, and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.
