Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 September 2024
212. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost to the Exchequer annually of increasing all social welfare payments by €10 per week, €20 per week, €25 per week and €30 per week, in tabular form. [37178/24]
View answerThe estimated full year cost of a €10, €20, €25 and €30 increase in weekly social welfare payments is outlined in the table below. It should also be noted that these costings include proportionate increases for qualified adults and for those on reduced rates of payment, where relevant.
All costs are in millions of euro.
These costings are based on the estimated average number of recipients in 2024, and are subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.
